Jeter is putting up a very good year for a shortstop, but certainly not the best in recent memory from that position.  For this reason, Mauer is likely to, and probably should, win the MVP. If Mauer had spent 130 games or so as a DH, while missing a few weeks with injuries, the Jeter-Mauer question would be an interesting one, but Mauer would still be my choice.  The 110 games or so Mauer spent behind the plate this year only make it an easier choice.