[Kurn, son of Mogh]

I think the key is this: Did any player on any of the playoff teams make a significant enough contribution that you could say, "without him, they don't make the playoffs.?"

I don't think you can single out any one guy on any of the AL playoff teams that fits the definition. Therefore A-Rod deserves it.

He also deserves it because he gave 100% every day even though his team was never in it, was always a good clubhouse guy, and just in general, seems to believe he has to *earn* his salary (HEAR THAT, MANNY???)

With all the talk about athletes being overpaid (not from me, I don't believe thay are, but that's a different discussion), you never hear A-Rod criticized like that.

If the next decade of his career mirrors the last, he'll be recognized as the gretaest player that ever lived.