The MLB Most Valuable Player award, by definition, is given to the player in each league who contributed the most to their team. Mind you, I'm not arguing that Buxton is the league MVP but rather a model for what it used to mean. Buxton reminds us that a true MVP is the player without whom the team would be completely different. Redefining "Value"Buxton's 2025 season is not just about individual excellence - it is a case study in redefining what MVP means. He has caused me to pause and reconsider what a truly valuable player is not only to a team but to the league.