MVP Predictor-7/14/10

Here's the official midseason prediction, even though it is a repeat of the first two players my high-tech formula spit out. Miguel Cabrera and Joey Votto continue to lead the race in their respective leagues. However, Albert Pujols cut Votto's lead in the NL in half in the last week and looks to be making a charge. Some big questions for the 2nd half include...

Will the Reds and Padres continue to hold on to division leads to give their hitting superstars a chance at the MVP?

Will Vladamir Guerrero's body hold up during the 2nd half of the season to propel a Texas team that looks to be getting stronger with the addition of Cliff Lee?

Here are this week's standings:

American League

Rank Player Score Previous

1 Cabrera 200.18 1

2 Hamilton 192.05 3

3 Morneau 189.35 2

4 Cano 184.39 4

5 Youkilis 181.54 6

6 Guerrero 179.77 5

7 Crawford 176.38 11

8 Konerko 175.35 7

9 Beltre 172.65 8

10 Swisher 171.82 12

Out: Longoria, Hunter

National League

Rank Player Score Previous

1 Votto 186.37 1

2 Pujols 183.16 2

3 Wright 175.47 3

4 A. Gonzalez 174.15 4

5 Dunn 172.42 9

6 Ethier 171.99 6

7 Huff 171.87 8

8 C. Gonzalez 171.21 11

9 Holliday 168.83 10

10 Prado 168.05 5

Out: Rolen