Sep 2, 2015
Donaldson emerging as favourite for MVP, Blue Jays for World Series
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has emerged as the betting favourite to win the AL MVP award. Donaldson's Blue Jays remain the World Series favourites after taking the AL East lead.
TSN.ca Staff
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has emerged as the betting favourite to win the AL MVP award.
According to odds-makers Bodog.ca, Donaldson owns one-to-five odds to win the award, ahead of Mike Trout at three-to-one odds. No other players are listed for AL MVP betting.
Donaldson vs. Trout - 2015 Stats
| Player | Avg. | H | R | HRs | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson | .301 | 154 | 102 | 36 | 108 | 5 |
| Trout | .296 | 139 | 83 | 33 | 74 | 10 |
With the MVP favourite in their lineup, the Blue Jays remain the 2015 World Series favourite, according to Bodog.
The Blue Jays own seven-to-two to win their third World Series, ahead of the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals, who both sit at 11-to-two.
The Jays were also the World Series favourite on August 13, shortly after making their trade deadline acquistions.