Most of the world assumed Mookie Betts would win the AL MVP since he was on a "winning" team. But the BBWAA decided this year that being the best player doesn’t mean you have to be on the best team (duh!). However, not at is good in the baseball writing world since two guys decided Mike Trout warranted a 5th and 7th place vote. At least they didn’t leave him off the ballot??
Those two guys were Sean McAdam who covers the Red Sox for Comcast Sports Net and CSNNE - and John Hickey who covers the A’s for East Bay Times and Mercury News.