Who is going to win NL MVP? I'd argue there's not a clear frontrunner at this point. Some might say Bonds is going to take it simply because he broke the record, but will the writers even vote for him? He's a clear steroid user who would be about 75 HR short of the record had he not juiced, and he's notoriously disliked by reporters (and vice versa) because of his abrasive and standoffish attitude.
So who else does that leave? Hanley Ramirez (unlikely, especially if he is injured)? Miguel Cabrera? Chase Utley? Chipper Jones? These are the leaders in VORP in the NL, but only Chipper and maybe Utley are on contending teams...does that mean it might go to Bonds, simply because there isn't a clear cut winner?
So who else does that leave? Hanley Ramirez (unlikely, especially if he is injured)? Miguel Cabrera? Chase Utley? Chipper Jones? These are the leaders in VORP in the NL, but only Chipper and maybe Utley are on contending teams...does that mean it might go to Bonds, simply because there isn't a clear cut winner?