Three Bagger- Its not just understanding sabermetrics. Most people I know could understand sabermetrics if they were taught how to...its not that entirely difficult. Understanding how to apply each metric combined with "traditional" baseball knowledge is what separates those unique individuals.
If I'm in a front office, I look to players to provide insight about a player's work ethic, clubhouse personality, leadership qualities, etc. His skill level is something I would feel confident enough in myself and my peers to evaluate, especially when it comes to such talented players as the ones being discussed in this forum. There are certainly intangibles involved in baseball that are analyzed in so many different ways. Each and every aspect should be, and is, accounted for.
As for the MVP, I stand by my opinion. Mike Trout was the most valuable player in the American League this year.
Although I do have a pretty strong feeling that Miggy will hoist the award next week when its announced.