It’s the end of the year here at SportsGrid, and everywhere else. Lots of other websites are making “best X of the year” posts, so we’ve decided to jump aboard that train, briefly. Except our moments aren’t particularly best or most important or most anything. But they all possess some particular significance, to someone, and we think that’s important to talk about. We’ve also only done four, because five is so two thousand and late. That’s how it goes, right?

Mitch Albom isn’t the only one ranting against “stat geeks” these days. ESPN New York columnist Rob Parker has joined his ranks through Twitter, claiming this day a victory for “real baseball fans” because Miguel Cabrera won the AL MVP. through Twitter. Though most of the tweeting comes via retweets of those in agreement, Parker does drop a few gems, after the jump.

Mitch Albom is the worst. Maybe you’re familiar with his work, maybe you’re not. Either way, all you really need to know is Mitch Albom is the worst. Just check out this infuriating piece on why Miguel Cabrera actually deserved the AL MVP and try not to get riled up in frustration.

There was quite a bit of debate over who the most valuable player in the American League really was. After all the rabble, it was still a resounding win for Miggy, so why the beef, everyone? Read on and be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Onto our morning words of wisdom.

MLB’s individual awards week is underway and to no one’s surprise, Mike Trout took home the AL Rookie of the Year trophy unanimously. That guy = a pretty good baseball player. His National League counterpart was Bryce Harper and frankly, some tweeters think that was a clown choice, bro.

Here are your best sports quotes for Tuesday, September 18. Today’s edition is brought to you by the atrocious display by the replacement officials on Monday Night Football. Take it away, angry sportspeople.

Rajai Davis scaled the 10-foot wall in left field in Toronto this weekend, robbing a home run in the process. Video, after the jump.

No, this is not a replay, but yes, you may be suffering from déjà vu: Mike Trout made another spectacular home run robbing catch this weekend. See the catch – and more reasons he should be an American League MVP favorite – after the jump.

Mike Trout is one of the more exciting players in baseball, so, naturally, there are now photos of him and his girlfriend on the internet.

On a night where 20-year-old sensation Mike Trout scored three of the Angels’ 13 runs and had four hits, he will best be remembered for this homer-saving grab. Watching the replay is recommended, in order to understand just how high he got up there. Video after the jump.