If this holds true, Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers needs to be named the 2011 NL MVP right now.
While both Braun and Kemp had unbelievable 2011 campaigns, Braun's is now tarnished with this allegation. With that being said, there is no reason why Braun shouldn't be stripped of the title.
Some would argue that Kemp had the better year anyways, so there is enough reason for why the MLB should turn their voting around and give the award to Kemp.
In 2011, Kemp batted .324 with 39 home runs and 126 RBI. Those numbers were the best of his career, and he easily was the most dominating hitter in the National League this past season. Braun had a great year as well, hitting 33 home runs with 111 RBI; his batting average was the only better statistic, as it stood at .332.
Braun's ...
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