That the Bears cruised to the pennant with a league-record 93 wins should also help Nippert's cause. Thames, who had 47 home runs and 40 steals while winning the batting title last year, enjoyed another outstanding season in 2016 with 40 homers and 121 RBIs as the Dinos finished second to the Bears in the standings. It remains to be seen, however, if his late-season DUI, which earned him a nine-game suspension, will affect the MVP voting.