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Moriarty9 · 03-31-2009, 09:45 AM

Thome, Berkman hit way to MVPs
Combined 108 home runs between two sluggers
November 14, 2000

CLEVELAND — Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians used his big bat to earn the 2000 American League Most Valuable Player award.

Thome hit .319 with 57 home runs, 140 RBI, and 128 runs in 160 games. The big left-handed hitter set career highs in a number of offensive catergories, including batting average, home runs, RBI, and runs scored.

In the National League, it was New York Mets outfielder Lance Berkman who won the MVP. Berkman, 24, hit .372 with 51 homers, 136 RBI, and 155 runs in 155 games.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Thome, Berkman hit way to MVPs Combined 108 home runs between two sluggers November 14, 2000 CLEVELAND — Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians used his big bat to earn the 2000 American League Most Valuable Player award. Thome hit .319 with 57 home runs, 140 RBI, and 128 runs in 160 games. The big left-handed hitter set career highs in a number of offensive catergories, including batting average, home runs, RBI, and runs scored. In the National League, it was New York Mets outfielder Lance Berkman who won the MVP. Berkman, 24, hit .372 with 51 homers, 136 RBI, and 155 runs in 155 games.