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The fantasy baseball MVP awards are in, and boy did the National League dominate in week one. If not for Pierzynski and Soria, the NL would have swept these awards. I did give Figgins an honorable mention, but then again, it was just a mention.

Catcher: A.J. Pierzynski (CHW) blasted 2 home runs, scored 7 times and knocked in 7 runs last week while hitting .500/.565/1.000.

First Base: I distinctly remember talking, back in January, about Derrek Lee (CHC) and how I thought he’d make a return towards his 2005 numbers. Well, he hit 3 home runs last week and averaged .400/.423/.880.

Second Base: Chase Utley (PHI) is earning his first round draft status by averaging .429/.519/.952 with 3 home runs, 8 runs scored and 6 RBI last week.

Third Base: Mark Reynolds (ARI) struck out 8 times last week, but still hit .304/.385/.609 with 2 home runs and 6 RBI. Chone Figgins (LAA) was considered for MVP honors this week after hitting .407/.484/.481 with 2 stolen bases, but for some reason I couldn’t hand the hardware to a player who had a higher on-base percentage than slugging percentage.

Shortstop: Jeff Keppinger (CIN) had a superb week hitting .435/.480/.826 with 2 home runs, 6 runs scored, 4 RBI and a stolen base.

Outfield: The outfield MVP was an easy choice after watching him blast two homers from the cheap seats at “The Ted”. Xavier Nady (PIT) finished the week with 3 homers, 9 RBI, 6 runs scored and a stolen base while hitting .385/.448/.769.

Starting Pitcher: Man, did i want to give Johnny Cueto (CIN) this award as he took a perfect game into the 6th in his Major League debut, but Jake Peavy (SD) had a sick week with 2 wins, 12 strikeouts and an 0.56 ERA and WHIP. Nasty!

Relief Pitcher: The Royals are leading the AL Central and Joakim Soria is 3-3 in save opportunities. He struck out 7 and hasn’t walked anyone yet. With an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.50, Soria was an easy choice.
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