Miguel Cabrera v Chris Davis: Who's Gonna Get The Triple Crown?

Miguel Cabrera, 3rd baseman for the Detroit Tigers, has been quietly dominating the AL and the MLB for seasons now. He's as good of a hitter as you can find, and he also has a strong glove for first base.  He is the defending triple crown champion in Major League Baseball (runs, homeruns, and RBIs). Ole Miggy is in strong contention for a repeat.

However, he is having stiff competition from Chris Davis, first baseman, of the Baltimore Orioles.

Davis had his ups and downs early in his career as part of the Texas Rangers. However, this year, he's having a dream season. Going into the All-Star Break, he led the MLB in homers with 37, and is neck and neck with Cabrera in runs, RBIs and other miscellaneous stats. His slugging and on base percentage is also ridiculous. He was a unaminous choice for both the All-Star Game and Homerun Derby. Also, he is motivating and leading his team to a potential wild card berth.

Baseball can be a slow paced sport, especially if one doesn't appreciate or understand the art and science of it. However, this should be an exciting second half. Who cares that the Yankees are sinking faster than the Titanic? How many people are suprised that Ryan Braun is playing his way right out of the league? Right now Chris Davis is the most exciting player to watch, while Miguel may be the best and most consistent. He has unofficially taken A-Rod and Albert Pujols' place as the face of professional baseball.

Cabrera is undoubtedly headed to Cooperstown. Davis could follow if he can put together more seasons like this one. He is hotter than a Texas summer, and can get as good as he wants.

So who wins the triple crown? I believe Davis can and will unseat Cabrera, but Cabrera still gets at least a share of AL MVP. His stock hasn't had any decline in a while, and the Tigers are a sleeping giant.

Ok so for those that say they can't wait for football because baseball is too boring, watch this story and competition unfold. Barring injury and potential steroid allegations, it can be an epic tale.