Shouldn't someone we consider a "MVP" be able to get his team into the playoffs?
Pujols did have an incredible year. A .357 batting average with 37 homeruns and 116 RBI's. However, the Cardinals 86-76 record wasn't good enough for the postseason.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman, Ryan Howard finished the year with 48 homeruns and 146 RBIs. Not only that, but the Phillies went on to win the World Series.
This is Pujols second MVP in four years. The irony of the matter is that Pujols agrees with the logic that an MVP should be on a team that makes the playoffs.
"I see it this way: Someone who doesn't take his team to the playoffs
doesn't deserve to win the MVP"The MLB should have to put this into consideration. Statistics are, of course, a main part of who should be named most valuable player. However, whether or not that players' team makes it into a postseason should be an intricate part into determining the award.
I think Howard definitely deserved MVP over Pujols but I don't know if I agree with the MVP having to make the playoffs. I don't agree with one person taking their team to the playoffs, this year's Rays are a good example. I do believe their team making the playoffs should be included in voting, but I don't think it should be the deciding factor.
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