It's September, which means pennant races and MVP talk. Rob Neyer and Grant Brisbee sit down for their weekly chat, and they discuss:

• The AL East, AL Central, and suddenly surprising NL Wild Card
• Miguel Cabrera's shot at the American League MVP
• The Stephen Strasburg shutdown debate
• Brandon McCarthy and protecting pitchers

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