Phils Try to Three-peat MVP in First Month

My Sports Rumors found this 5/4/2008 on theaddshow.com [flag]

First it was Ryan Howard. Then it was Jimmy Rollins. Now it seems as though Chase Utley doesn’t want to wait until the end of the season to make his MVP campaign heard. The Phillies’ second baseman is playing unbelievably at the plate these days with staggering numbers in almost every category. Chase is often seen [...] [link]

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Published 5/4/2008 by Administrator at My Sports Rumors
... TheAddShow.com has an article up discussing the possibilities of a third straight MVP award going to the Philadelphia Phillies. Right now, albeit after only one month, the Phillies have two strong candidates in Pat Burrell and Chase Utley. Utley was a favorite last year before his broken hand. It’s a pretty good read about the fightin Phils. ...

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