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Read: Today in the NL East

by David Pinto on September 22nd, 2008 at 1:09 pm

Hanely Ramirez winning the Marlins MVP generated some controversy. Some of his teammates thought Jorge Cantu deserved the award.  Ramirez posted superior OBA and slugging numbers while playing a more demanding defensive position.  However, Cantu replaced Miguel Cabrera better than anyone expected, which is probably why his teammates feel he should get the nod.

Kelly Johnson tries to extend his hit streak to 20 games against the Phillies tonight.  He’s batting .405 with 13 extra-base hits during the streak.

Chase Utley ended a streak of 27 games without a home run Sunday. The Phillies second baseman hit ten home runs in his first 27 games this season.

Even after suffering a sweep by the Padres over the weekend, the Nationals are still in second place in the first draft pick sweepstakes.  Seattle is on an even worse run than Washington.

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