Season’s almost here… Inspired by my friend nome who I can’t seem to locate, I ask all to make their pre-season predictions for the 2000 Season Awards before the first pitch of the season Wednesday night in Japan… Actually, if no one objects, I’ll extend voting until Friday night, March 31, 2000, since Wednesday is only 2 days away… I will save all the predictions, and myself and my brother from another mother, BetterThanHoover, aka Jim, (you know, da boss) will devise some type of reward for posters with the most accurate predictions…
Here are the categories:
Athlete of the Year Award:
AP award to overall Athlete of the year in ANY sport. The last Baseball player to receive it was Cal Ripken Jr. in ’95… Other notables to receive this award include Doc Gooden in ’85, Ron Guidry in ’78 & Roger Maris in ’61…
CY Young Award:
Awarded to Most Valuable Pitcher of each League. Last seas recipients were Pedro in the AL and Unit in the NL…
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Most Valuable Player Award:
Awarded annually by the Baseball Writers Association of America to the mvp of each league. Last season’s winners were, Ivan Rodriguez, and Chipper Jones. Other notable past winners include, Roger Clemens in ’95, Don Mattingly in ’95, Thurman Munson in ’76, Reggie Jackson in ’73, Mickey Mantle in ’56, ’57 & ’62, Roger Maris in ’60 and ’61, Yogi Berra in ’51, ’54 & ’55, Phil Rizzuto in ’50, Spud Chandler in ’43, Joe Gordon in ’42, Joe DiMaggio in ’39 and ’41, and once again, my idol Lou Gehrig in ’36… (maybe we oughtta name it the Most Valuable Yankees Award
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Manager of the Year BBWAA:
Awarded annually by the Baseball Writers Association of America to the top manager in each league. Last season’s winners were, Jimy Williams and Jack Mckeon. Other previous winners of note include Joe Torre in ’96 & ’98 and Buck Showalter in ’94…
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Manager of the Year AP:
Awarded annually by the Associated Press to the top manager in baseball. Last season’s winner was Jack Mckeon. Other previous winners of note include another of Mafia’s favorites, Billy Martin in ’74, ’76, ’80 & ‘81 and and Bob Lemon in ‘78…
Hank Aaron Award:
In honor of Mr. Aaron this award is given to the best hitter in each league, meaning the hitter with the most hits, home runs and runs batted in, in each league. Last season’s winners were Sammy Sosa with a total of 384 and Manny Ramirez with a total of 383…
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Hutch Award:
In honor of Fred “Hutch” Hutchinson, a former pitcher and later manager for the Reds who in ’63 was diagnosed with Throat Cancer with a one year prognosis to live. Following this fatal prognosis, Hutch concealed the illness returned to his team and led through much of the season until he finally succomed to the disease. Last season’s winner was Sean Casey of the Cincinnati Reds. Other notables include David Cone in ’98, and Mickey Mantel, the first awardee in 1965…
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award:
Awarded annually by Mr. Gehrig’s Frat, Phi Delta Theta at Columbia, to the Baseball Player who best exemplifies the character of my idol Lou Gehrig, on and off the field… Last season’s winner was Mark McGwire. Other notables include Don Mattingly in 1993 and Tommy John in 1981…
Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award:
Awarded annually to the player who best balances on the field excellence with off the field civic duty and responsibility. Last season’s winner was Tony Gwynn. Ron Guidry also won the award in 1984…
Tony Conigliaro Award:
Awarded annually to the baseball player who best overcomes an obstacle and continues to thrive through the adversity. After being hit in the cheek by a fastball causing permanent eye damage, Tony returned to baseball the following season to smack 20 dingers and 36 the year after that before he was forced to retire from deteriorated vision. He past away prematurely at the age of 45 in 1990, 8 years following a debilitating heart attack. Last season’s winner was former Yank Bluechip mike Lowell, who rebounded from a bout w/ cancer to have a productive season in Florida…
Sportsman Of the Year:
SI annual award to the best athlete in any sport based on their contributions to their game, their performance within their sport and their off the field activities. Last Baseball players to receive this honor were Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire in 1998. Another notable former winner was Joe Torre in 1996…
Rolaids Relief Man:
Annual award to the best closer in each league. Last season’s winners were, Tom Gordon in the AL, and Trever Hoffman in the NL. Other former winners of note include Dave Righetti in ‘87, and Rich Gossage in ’78…
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Silver Slugger Award:
Annual award given to best hitter at his position in each league in batting average, home runs and runs batted in, and a combination of total bases. Last season’s winners in the AL were: 1B Carlos Delgado, 2B Roberto Alomar, 3B Dean Palmer, SS Alex Rodriguez, OF Ken Griffey, Jr., OF Manny Ramirez, OF Shawn Green, CA Ivan Rodriguez, DH Rafael Palmeiro…
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Last seasons winners in the NL were: 1B Jeff Bagwell, 2B Edgardo Alfonzo, 3B Chipper Jones, SS Barry Larkin, OF Sammy Sosa, OF Larry Walker, OF Vladimir Guerrero, CA Mike Piazza, PI Mike Hampton…
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Triple Crown Hitting:
Award to the player who leads his league in home runs, batting average and runs batted in. He must lead or be tied for the league lead in each category. Considered the hardest position player award in baseball to achieve. Last winner was Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. Other notable winners include, mafia’s idol Mickey Mantle in ’56, and my idol Lou Gehrig in ’34…
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Triple Crown Pitching:
Award to the pitcher who leads his league in wins, strikeouts and earned run average. He must lead or be tied for the league lead in each category. Considered the hardest pitcher award in baseball to achieve. Last winners were, Pedro Martinez in ’99 and in the NL Doc Gooden in ’85. Other notable winners include Roger Clemens, in ;98, and ’97…
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Gold Glove:
Annual award to the best fielder at every position in each league: Last season’s AL winners include: Griffey, Bernie Williams, Shawn Green, Pudge Rodriguez, Scot Brosius, Omar Vizquel, Roberto Alomar, Mike Mussina, and Raffy
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Last season’s NL winners include: Larry walker, Steve Finley, Andruw Jones, Robin Ventura, Rey Ordonez, Pokey Reese, Greg Maddux, JT Snow and Mike Lieberthal…
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Get your picks in, and please spread the word...
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a39/55, bthgaPrez, shotgun's partner in crime & orangema's favorite son...
26 in 2000
God, I LOVE baseball...
[This message has been edited by Ansky39 (edited March 28, 2000).]
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