Fernando Rodney
Rodney had 48 saves in 50 chances in 2012, and also had a record-setting 0.60 ERA. He also had a 0.78 WHIP with 76 strikeouts in 74 2/3 innings.
Analysis: Rodney definitely deserved this award, but I hope that he didn't unanimously win. There were a few candidates whom I thought deserved to win, such as Adam Dunn, Jake Peavy, or Joe Mauer, but they weren't mentioned. Anyway, Rodney had a great year, and it is funny that basically no one mentioned that he had the lowest ERA (relief pitchers only) in baseball history, which is quite a feat. Now I don't know if steroids helped him, or if he magically found someone in his delivery that made him a better pitcher. Either way, he was a horrible pitcher last year, and in 2012 he just comes out to have an amazing season. It sounds a little suspicious, am I right?
Buster Posey
Posey hit .336 with 24 homers and 103 RBI in 148 games with San Francisco in 2012. He missed most of the 2011 season due to a broken leg that he suffered during a home plate collision with Scott Cousins, who was on the Marlins at the time. Posey is also being considered as the front-runner for the NL MVP.
Analysis: I honestly expected Posey to come back and have a respectable season, but he had a fantastic season. I didn't realize his batting average was so high, and he is really emerging as a leader for the Giants. I really hope that they don't switch him to first base, because he is a natural catcher and that kind of collision can happen to anyone. However, I'm a big fan of Hector Sanchez (backup catcher), so if they do move Posey to first base, at least they have a good replacement. Anyway, Posey is obviously well deserving of this award, and hopefully he continues to have this success for years to come.
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