Mark Lowe finalist for Hutch Award

Mariners' reliever Mark Lowe has been named one of 10 finalists for the Hutch Award, the prestigious humanitarian award named in honor of Seattle pitching legend Fred Hutchinson and bestowed by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The finalists, besides Lowe: Jonny Gomes, Reds Tim Hudson, Braves Torii Hunter, Angels Mike Lowell, Red Sox Nick Markakis, Orioles Kevin Millwood, Rangers Justin Morneau, Twins Albert Pujols, Cardinals Mark Teahan, Royals The recipient will be selected in November by a vote of all surviving awardees, and presented with his award in January. A total of 44 players have been honored since 1965, including Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle (the first winner), Sandy Koufax, Carl Yastrzemski, Al Kaline, Willie McCovey and Lou Brock. The most recent winner was Boston's Jon Lester. The award goes to the major league player who "best exemplifies the honor, courage, and dedication" of Hutchinson, whose brother, Dr. Bill Hutchinson, founded the ca...