10/22: Could the Yankees sweep the awards for 2005?
Posted by: David
As Yankees fans we probably all want to forget about 2005 and look forward to 2006. However, as I look back on the season, the Yankees did have some outstanding individual performaces.
A-Rod is a strong possibility for MVP. His performance during the playoffs was not up to MVP status, but it is only the regular season that is considered.
Mariano Rivera could easily win the Cy Young Award. His strongest competition should come from Bartolo Colon, but he certainly did not have a lights out season.
Robinson Cano is a leading candidate for Rookie of the Year. His performance during the month of September was outstanding and he proved to be a great clutch hitter. Remember the Grand Slam he hit against the Devil Rays to tie that game that the Yankees eventually won. He made some blunders both in the field and on the bases but I think the Yankees have a potential superstar in the making.
Was 2005 Joe Torre's best managing job? Just think his pitching staff was decimated for most of the year with losing Kevin Brown, Carl Pavano and Jaret Wright. Even Randy Johnson missed a few starts with an ailing knee or back.
Ozzie Guillen should provide stiff competition but remember the White Sox did not play well in September and the votes were turned in before the start of the playoffs.
Brian Cashman should receive strong consideration for Executive of the Year. He pulled off great deals in acquiring Shawn Chacon, Aaron Small and even Al Leiter. He didn't give up any of the Yankees young talent and without the names mentioned above the Yankees wouldn't have been close to the playoffs.
Jason Giambi was already named the AL Comeback Player of the Year.
Tell me what you think!
A-Rod is a strong possibility for MVP. His performance during the playoffs was not up to MVP status, but it is only the regular season that is considered.
Mariano Rivera could easily win the Cy Young Award. His strongest competition should come from Bartolo Colon, but he certainly did not have a lights out season.
Robinson Cano is a leading candidate for Rookie of the Year. His performance during the month of September was outstanding and he proved to be a great clutch hitter. Remember the Grand Slam he hit against the Devil Rays to tie that game that the Yankees eventually won. He made some blunders both in the field and on the bases but I think the Yankees have a potential superstar in the making.
Was 2005 Joe Torre's best managing job? Just think his pitching staff was decimated for most of the year with losing Kevin Brown, Carl Pavano and Jaret Wright. Even Randy Johnson missed a few starts with an ailing knee or back.
Ozzie Guillen should provide stiff competition but remember the White Sox did not play well in September and the votes were turned in before the start of the playoffs.
Brian Cashman should receive strong consideration for Executive of the Year. He pulled off great deals in acquiring Shawn Chacon, Aaron Small and even Al Leiter. He didn't give up any of the Yankees young talent and without the names mentioned above the Yankees wouldn't have been close to the playoffs.
Jason Giambi was already named the AL Comeback Player of the Year.
Tell me what you think!
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