Derek Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players honored for fielding excellence.
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter and Seattle right fielder Ichiro Suzuki both won for the ninth straight year. First-time winners Tuesday included Rays third baseman Evan Longoria, Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones and White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle.
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November 10, 2009
Today the AL Gold Glove Award Winners were announced, among them Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira. Here's the full AL List:C- Joe Mauer, Twins1B- Mark Teixeira, Yankees2B- Placido Polanco, TigersSS- Derek Jeter, Yankees3B- Evan Longoria, RaysOF- Torii Hunter, AngelsOF- Ichiro, MarinersOF- Adam Jones, OriolesP- Mark Buehrle, White SoxIt's Jeter's 4th Gold Glove, Tex's 3rd.For the full...
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November 12, 2009
by Matt SnyderFiled under: Yankees, AL East, MLB FansFrom the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday. It has returned from a playoffs-induced hiatus. Though I'll admit I was rooting for the Yankees to win the World Series last week, a part of me was sad that Alex Rodriguez would get a World Series ring. No, I don'...
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November 10, 2009
Derek Jeter's trophy case got a little more crowded today.
After winning his fifth World Series title last week and fourth Gold Glove yesterday, baseball writers awarded the Yankees shortstop his first Cy Young award today by unanimous vote.Read Full story »
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November 11, 2009
by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: MLB AwardsThis isn't about Derek Jeter. Repeat that three times to yourselves, Yankee fans, and then continue reading. Rawlings has been awarding its Gold Gloves to nine players in each league since 1957. It has become as much a part of the baseball lexicon as Cy Young and Cooperstown, and far exceeds the gravitas of something like the Silver Slugger...
Via Zell's Pinstripe Blog
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November 10, 2009
Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter both snagged their first Gold Glove since the 2006 season. Jeter now has his fourth, and Tex has his third.
Jeter had a really good season at shortstop this year anyway you put it. Derek was criticized the past few years, and everyone was saying how bad he was playing defensively. I’m [...]
Via NY Daily News
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November 11, 2009
If Brian Cashman thinks he's got his hands full figuring out what to do with free-agent fan favorites Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte, imagine what he'll face next year when Derek Jeter's contract expires.
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November 10, 2009
Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira were recognized for their defense in 2009 and were named Gold Glove Award winners. For Jeter, this marks the fourth time he has won the award and it’s Teixeira’s third time.
Jeter said, “I’ve always taken a great deal of pride in my defense, and being honored with a Gold Glove [...]
Via Bleacher Report
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November 10, 2009
In 2008, Derek Jeter would often range to his left on a ball up the middle, but fail to get his glove down in time to make the play...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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November 10, 2009
NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year.
The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New
York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for
fantastic fielding....
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November 12, 2009
When the Minnesota Twins drafted Torii Hunter in the 1993 MLB Draft, there was no question that he would become Kirby Puckett's replacement in center field for the Twins. Hunter was selected with the 20th overall pick out of Pine Bluff (AR) High School..Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Baltimore Sun
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November 11, 2009
24-year-old is first O's outfielder to receive defensive honor since Paul Blair in 1975
D uring his first season as an everyday major league center fielder, Adam Jones approached the Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter and told him one of his goals.
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November 11, 2009
Scott Boras has got to be the most unpopular man in all of baseball...actually in all of sports. First he compares his client Johnny Damon to Derek Jeter. Then he goes on to say that the Red Sox had a chance to sign Mark Teixeira and blew it...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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November 09, 2009
Just in case you've forgotten by now, the Yankees won the World Series five days ago, prompting a veritable avalanche of parades, media appearances, and attendance at professional basketball games. First, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte visited Dave Letterman at the Late Show:
Note that Hideki Matsui doesn't appear until the end when he brings out the...
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