Biggest Surprise: Reds
I had this team finishing at least second to last coming into the season, but now they're only three games back in a very tough division that features three other very solid teams (Cubs, Cardinals, and Brewers). They've already racked up series wins against every team in their division. They're going to have to keep it up if they want a spot in the postseason for the first time since 1995.
Biggest Disappointment: Mets
It was hard to find a clear-cut disappointment in the National League, but the Mets have been somewhat disappointing given their expectations. They've been playing better as of late, but an extremely slow start has left them with an ordinary 21-16 record. Not so great for a team that many had winning the World Series. I still like the Phillies in the NL East, and the N
L's wild card spot will probably go to an NL Central team. The Mets really have to pick up their game and avoid another long drought if they want to avoid another letdown.Best Pitcher: Johan Santana (Mets)
This award came down to Johan Santana and the Dodgers' Chad Billingsley, but in the end Santana has looked great in every game he's appeared in this season, even his two losses. Both of his losses he gave up no earned runs. He's also tied for second in the NL with 67 strikeouts.
Best Hitter: Raul Ibanez (Phillies)
It was very tempting to take Albert Pujols for this award, but Ibanez has just been unstoppable at the plate this season. He's second in the NL in RBI's with 35, second in HR's with 13, and leads the NL in slugging percentage at .714. He also had three more doubles than Pujols with nine.
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