With the unprecedented youth movement that took place in 2015, Major League Baseball is now flush with talent across the league. After many players enjoyed solid debut seasons, several are expected to take a leap forward this season and emerge as legitimate superstars. But with a strong core of established talent at the top of baseball, it may be hard for younger players to garner MVP consideration.
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In the American League, reigning MVP Josh Donaldson and Mike Trout are expected to go punch for punch up until the end of the season, but some surprise candidates may very well emerge by midseason. Here’s our predictions for which players will contend for the ever-elusive AL MVP award.
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