From MLB.com

“Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, who led the Major Leagues with 58 home runs and 149 RBIs, was named Tuesday the Player of the Year by The Sporting News.

Howard received 294 of the 516 votes cast by Major League players, almost four times the total of 75 votes received by Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols finished third in the voting with 32.”

I would expect to see Ryan Howard been named a lot of Player of the Year awards. Sure all of them mean something to Howard, but I bet he is really eyeing that MVP award. Not making the playoffs certainly hurt his chances, but he still has a great chance over Albert Pujols.