Since Boston won't be making the postseason, I guess the media give the award to another (less deserving) player. I'm banking on Derek Jeter since his team is in 1st place in the AL East, and everyone loves the AL East. And if Chicago and/or Minnesota makes the playoffs, you'd also have to consider Dye and Morneau. If Morneau didn't have that shitty start he'd have the best statistics for any hitter in the league.