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…
