Ichiro no MVP

Before last nights game, I was all ready to write down the many reasons Ichiro should be considered a legit MVP candidate. My basic premise is when a player does something historic over the course of a season, that helps make up for where the team finishes in the standings.

But then I saw last nights game.

Runner on second, 2 outs, Ichiro at the plate.

And on the first pitch, he bunts.

No way does my definition of an MVP bunt in that situation.

No way.