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Episode Synopsis
Shohei Ohtani wins unanimous MVP, but did Kyle Schwarber deserve first-place votes after his 56-homer, 132-RBI season? The Philadelphia Phillies slugger received zero first-place votes despite carrying his team to the postseason, raising serious questions about MLB's awards voting system.Connor Thomas breaks down the controversial 2024 MVP results and argues why expanding the voter pool could eliminate individual bias. The discussion shifts to Trea Turner's surprising fifth-place MVP finish and National League batting title, examining whether Phillies fans undervalue their shortstop despite his elite regular season numbers. Key analysis includes Turner's postseason struggles, comparisons to Bobby Abreu's legacy, and why the Phillies' individual success hasn't translated to October victories.Poll results reveal which Phillies free agents fans prioritize for re-signing, with JT Realmuto earning unexpected support for his irreplaceable value as signal caller to Zack Wheeler, Ranger Suarez, and Cristopher Sanchez.Discover why Philadelphia's MVP candidates and Cy Young contenders couldn't win a single playoff series. 0:00 Intro0:30 MVP voting has become a joke3:03 Shohei Ohtani wins unanimous MVP award5:35 Kyle Schwarber deserved first place votes8:08 MVP voting pool needs to expand11:13 Trea Turner finishes fifth in voting14:17 Turner's first impression problem in Philadelphia17:20 Postseason struggles define Turner's Phillies career20:23 Do we undervalue Trea Turner's performance23:26 Off the Poll: Which free agent to resign26:01 JT Realmuto's value to pitching staff28:34 Harrison Bader only gets 4% support Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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