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Rollins wins NL MVP in a very close vote

He accumulated 353 points, compared to 336 for Holliday and 284 for Fielder.

They were the only players to get first place ballots and also sewed up 31 of the 32 second place ballots (David Wright got one)

Peavy was the top pitcher, finishing seventh.

What a difference a park makes. Poor Adrian Gonzales got only 6 points. He plays in one of the worst parks, if not THE worst park for offense, while Holliday plays in the best. Here are their road stats:

Name         ba-hr-rbi   obp-slug   MVP votes
Holliday   .301-11-55   .374-.485     336
Gonzales   .295-20-64   .358-.570      6

It's good to be the king. It's better to be a hitter in Coors.