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Saturday, October 29, 2011

TYIB Is Now GIBBY


I love this time of year. This Year In Baseball Awards have been renamed to be the Greatness In Baseball Yearly Awards. And voting is open! Here are my selections. Go to mlb.com/gibbys to vote.

Best Player: Jose Bautista, Ryan Braun, Miguel Cabrera, Jacoby Ellsbury, Prince Fielder, Adrian Gonzalez, Curtis Granderson, Matt Kemp, Albert Pujols, Justin Upton

Starting Pitcher: Roy Halladay, Felix Hernandez, Ian Kennedy, Clayton Kershaw, CC Sabathia, Cliff Lee, Jered Weaver, James Shields, CJ Wilson, Justin Verlander

Rookie: Dustin Ackley, Danny Espinosa, Freddie Freeman, Jeremy Hellickson, Eric Hosmer, Craig Kimbrel, Ivan Nova, Michael Pineda, Mark Trumbo, Jordan Walden, Jemile Weeks, Vance Worley

Closer: John Axford, Joel Hanrahan, Craig Kimbrel, JJ Putz, Mariano Rivera, Drew Storen, Jose Valverde

Setup Man: Mike Adams, Joaquin Benoit, Tyler Clippard, Eric O'Flathery, David Robertson, Jonny Venters

Defensive Player: Asdrubal Cabrera, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jeff Franceour, Brett Gardner, Adam Jones, Cameron Maybin, Andrew McCutchen, Brandon Phillips, Mark Teixeira, BJ Upton

Breakout Star: Alex Avila, Melky Cabrera, Joel Hanrahan, Doug Fister, Ian Kennedy, Justin Masterson, Michael Morse, Ryan Vogelsong

Comeback Player: Lance Berkman, Jacoby Ellsbury, JJ Hardy, Russel Martin, James Shields

WOW Factor: Asdrubal Cabrera, Robinson Cano, Starlin Castro, Jose Reyes, Mike Stanton, Shane Victorino

Manager: Kirk Gibson, Joe Giardi, Jim Leyland, Joe Maddon, Ron Washington, Tony La Russa, Charlie Manuel, Ron Roenicke

Executive: Ruben Amaro Jr, Brian Cashman, Jon Daniels, Dave Dombrowski, Andrew Friedman, Doug Melvin, John Mozeliak, Kevin Towers

Must See Play: Brewers Triple Play, Cabrera's Barehands Starts DP, Lillibridge's Game-Saving Grab, Phillips' Between The Legs Flip, Franceour Goes Over The Wall, Fuld's Dive At The Track, Lannan's Glove Scoop, Revere's Grab At The Wall, Royals Turn Two In Style

Must See Moment: Braun's Blast Clinches Division, Dad Helps Cano Win Derby, Guerrero Sets Dominican Hit Mark, Jeter Goes Deep For 3,000th Hit, Johnson's Homer Caps 7-Run Rally, Rivera's Record-Breaking Save, Thome's 600th Homer, Yanks Smack Three Grand Slams

Must See Performance: Giambi's 3 HR, 7 RBI Game, Hart's 3 HR, 7 RBI Game, Jeter Goes 5-for-5 With No. 3,000, Liriano's No-Hitter, Longoria Blasts Rays Into October, Santana's No-Hitter, Verlander's No-Hitter, Zobrist's 10 RBI Double-Header

Must See Oddity: Blue Man Group Joins Maddon, Braun Stumbles Around Third, Dempster Imitates Caray, Gallardo Interrupts Interview, Mantis Visits Dugout, Raburn's Ricochet, Revere's Somersault Triple, Sandoval's Voodoo Homer, Sparks Fly Behind Plate, Verlander Gives Kelly Hot Foot

Must See Walk-Off: Braves' Wild Win In 19, Bogusevic's Ultimate Slam, Fuld's Run-Off Triple, Hafner's Ultimate Slam, Kipnis Walks Off With First Career Hit, Longoria's HR Clinches Postseason Berth, Napoli Slides Under Tag, Pujols Repeats Extra-Inning Magic, Roberts' Ultimate Slam

Must See Fan Moment: Braves Fan Shows Up, Cool Catch, Dad Makes Tough Choice, Fielder's Choice, Hold The Phone, Young Fan Shows Maturity, Veteran Instincts


Go. Vote. Now!

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