Morning Buzz: 10/30

5. Albert Pujols was voted by his peers as ML Player of the Year. No surprise. He's well liked. As is Curtis Granderson, who was named Man of the Year.

4. Jay Levin writes a piece from the Indians point of view regarding the World Series, mainly Sabathia and Lee. I don't blame him. Seeing your two aces headlining the same World Series would cause depression for me too.

3. Craig Calcaterra gives a brief overview of game 2. He points out that there really was no reason to be down on Burnett going into the game. His start against the Angels was the only bad one in the postseason, and it was terribly overhyped. Burnett did exactly what he's capable of last night.

2. The World Series has drawn great ratings. I must say the Yankees bring in the viewers. Game 1 was the second highest rated postseason game since 1999, and we all know who was involved that year.

1. Rob Neyer discusses re-signing Tim Hudson. He doesn't say anything new, just stating the fact that Kawakami is the most likely trade candidate. Predicting a wild card berth for the Braves isn't anything new, either, though I'd like to think the Braves will challenge the Phillies.