Joe Girardi, who had a Florida Marlins team with a $12-million payroll and a roster loaded with rookies fighting for a wild-card berth in mid-September, was voted the National League Manager of the Year in balloting by the BBWAA. Girardi was named first on 18 of 32 ballots submitted by…
Jim Leyland, who directed the Detroit Tigers into post-season play for the first time in 19 years and ended a franchise-worst stretch of 12 losing seasons, was elected American League Manager of the Year in balloting by the BBWAA. Leyland, 61, was the only manager listed on all 28 ballots…
Bobby Cox, who commanded the Atlanta Braves to an unprecedented 14th consecutive division title, was elected National League Manager of the Year in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Cox, 64, was honored for the fourth time, tying Tony La Russa for most victories in this category, and…
Ozzie Guillen, who guided the Chicago White Sox to the best record in the American League, was elected AL Manager of the Year in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Guillen, 41, was listed first on 17 ballots, second on five and third on five from the committee…
Buck Showalter, who had the Texas Rangers in contention for an American League West title or a wild-card playoff berth into the final week of the season, was elected AL Manager of the Year in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. In his second season with the Rangers,…
Bobby Cox, who guided the Atlanta Braves to an unprecedented 13th consecutive division title, was elected National League Manager of the Year in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Cox, 63, a perennial contender in this election, won the award for the second time in the NL and…
Jack McKeon, who took over the Florida Marlins when they had a 16-22 record and led them to a wild-card playoff berth, was elected National League Manager of the Year in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. McKeon, at 72 the third oldest manager in history behind…
Tony Pena, who guided the Kansas City Royals into contention in the American League Central following the first 100-loss season in franchise history, was elected AL Manager of the Year in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Pena, 46, Kansas City’s manager since May 15, 2002, led…
