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For Bryant and Arenado, admiration is mutual
- Updated: August 20, 2016
DENVER — The Cubs came to Colorado with arguably the two top National League MVP candidates in Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, but a few in their clubhouse believe the Rockies’ Nolan Arenado should also be considered.
Arenado has admittedly been in a funk since the All-Star break, but he still paces the league with 30 homers, tied with Bryant, who has been the Majors’ hottest player over the past month. Bryant and Arenado finished first and second, respectively, in All-Star fan voting among NL third basemen, and Arenado topped the player ballot.
They are among the game’s youngest and most talented third basemen, and they have much mutual respect for each other.
Arenado on Bryant: “Defensively, he’s obviously unique, because he can play the outfield. He can play third base. He can do a lot of things. So that’s very valuable to a team. I guess he’s a very complete player when it comes to the five tools. It seems like he’s got all of them. I take pride in my defense, so it’s nice to watch people that take pride in their defense also and make great plays. I love watching him play.”
And Bryant on Arenado: “I …
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