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Matt Carpenter, Cardinals

Carpenter looked like a National League MVP favorite before fading to end the season. The 33-year-old still finished ninth in voting during a season where he hit .257 with 36 long balls, 42 doubles, 111 runs, and 102 walks. It was the second straight year that Carpenter walked more than 100 times. With the addition of Paul Goldschmidt, the majority of his time will be spent at third base after splitting between there and first in 2018.