Soto’s my MVP

2 comments August 20th, 2008

Do you think the Cubs would be where they are with Michael Barrett behind the plate? Aren’t you glad we haven’t had to compare how pitchers’ ERAs are different depending on who’s catching?

Thank you Geovany Soto. As Gareth mentioned a few posts ago, Peter Gammons of ESPN thinks Soto is a legit MVP candidate. His offensive stats are good, but not MVP caliber. However, He plays the game’s toughest position and he has helped Cubs’ pitchers post the second-best ERA in the league.

Newcomer Rich Harden credits Soto for helping him post a 1.50 ERA with the Cubs.

Soto’s base running last night was the turning point of the game.  It gave the Cubs the only run they really needed.

Most Cubs fans don’t care about  the MVP award. We’ve had a few since the last time the Cubs won a championship. It’s time to win it all and leave the post-season hardware for others to pick up.