Yardbarker: Grady Sizemore

2008 Home Run Derby Quiz

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:27:51 -0500

Some random facts and numbers from the 2008 Home Run Derby that was held at Yankee Stadium where Josh Hamilton put on a show after all that he has been through.

Grady, Cliff Receive Some MVP Love

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:33:27 -0500

The American League MVP award was announced late yesterday.A And while Boston's Dustin Pedroia took home the title, it's worth mentioning that two members of the Cleveland Indians received some consideration among the top 15.

With 42 points, Grady Sizemore slotted in at number 10.A Ahead of him ...

Grady, Cliff Receive Some MVP Love

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:28:59 -0500

The American League MVP award was announced late yesterday. And while Boston's Dustin Pedroia took home the title, it's worth mentioning that two members of the Cleveland Indians received some consideration among the top 15.

Pedroia Wins AL MVP

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:24:19 -0500

It was announced today that Red Sox 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia has won the 2008 AL MVP award. He hit .326/.376/.493 with 17 HR, 83 RBI, 213 hits, 20 SB, and 118 runs scored for the Sox this year. He also won the Gold Glove for AL 2nd baseman and the Silver Slugger award.

Here's how the rest of ...

Most Valuable

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:07:26 -0500

First a Gold Glove, then a Silver Slugger and now the MVP.

Congratulations go out to Dustin Pedroia who was selected today as the 2008 American League MVP (a/k/a the "Kennesaw Mountain Landis Memorial Baseball Award") - earning himself yet another bauble for what is surely becoming a ...

Pedroia named AL MVP

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:05:07 -0500

Dustin Pedroia was named the 2008 AL MVP. He beat out MIN 1B Justin Morneau , followed by Boston 3B, Kevin Youkilis.

Here is how the voting went down:

2008 AL MVP Award Voting
Player, Club	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	Points
Dustin Pedroia, BOS	16	6	4	1							317
Justin Morneau, MIN	7	7	6	3	3	1	1				257
Kevin Youkilis, BOS	2	4	4	9	2	4	1	2			201
Joe Mauer, MIN	2	8	1	3	4	3	3	2	1		188
Carlos Quentin, CWS		1	4	8	4	4	4		1	1	160
Francisco Rodriguez, LAA	1	2	6	1	6		3	2		2	143
Josh Hamilton, TEX			2	2	3	7	3	2	4	3	112
Alex Rodriguez, NYY					1	1	4	1	4	7	45
Carlos Pena, TB			1		2		2	3	2	3	44
Grady Sizemore, CLE						2	1	5	6	1	42

American League MVP should be...???

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:49:50 -0500

Cliff Lee has already won the AL Cy Young. Now Dayn Perry thinks the Indians' lefty is about to take home AL MVP, too

Grady Sizemore: Decked Out In Gold And Silver

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:29:59 -0500

a??as in Silver Slugger.

While all of Wahooland was eagerly anticipating the announcement of Cliff Lee's AL Cy Young award, another Indian snagged some hardware himself. Center fielder Grady Sizemore now has a bit of silver to go with his Gold Glove.

When you look at the stats, it makes perfect ...

It has begun... Hey Did You Miss This?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:53:19 -0500

Reaction around the web on Cliff Lee's Cy Young Award, plus quotes from Eric Wedge, Carl Willis, and Lee himself. Grady Sizemore is a double-winner for Gold Glove and Silver Slugger. The Indians gain another serious target in soon-to-be-former Cubs Closer Kerry Wood.

Grady Sizemore:Decked Out In Gold And Silver

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:31:43 -0500

While all of Wahooland was eagerly anticipating the announcement of Cliff Lee's AL Cy Young award, another Indian snagged some hardware himself. Center fielder Grady Sizemore now has a bit of silver to go with his Gold Glove. When you look at the stats, it makes perfect sense that Grady would win one of the coveted silver bats, but for some reason the announcement caught me by surprise.

Jeter, A-rod Win Silver Slugger Awards

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:15:53 -0500

FROM ALDEN GONZALEZ :

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez kept adding to their illustrious careers Thursday, when they received Louisville Slugger's Silver Slugger Award in the American League for their respective positions.

Rodriguez hit .302 with 35 home runs and 103 ...

Carlos Zambrano Wins Silver Slugger Award

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:12:51 -0500

For the second time in his career, Carlos Zambrano has won the Silver Slugger Award.

Here were the other Silver Slugger award winners, in both leagues:

AMERICAN LEAGUE
C Joe Mauer, MIN
1B Justin Morneau, MIN
2B Dustin Pedroia, BOS
3B Alex Rodriguez, NYY
SS Derek Jeter, NYY
OF Josh Hamilton, TEX
O... ...

2008 Silver Slugger Award Winners Announced!

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:05:00 -0500

The winners of the 2008 Silver Slugger awards, representing the best offensive player at each position. The awards are presented by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. and are selected by major league managers and coaches. Career Silver Slugger awards in parentheses.

American League
1B -- Justin Morneau (1), Minnesota
2B -- Dustin Pedroia (1), Boston
3B -- Alex Rodriguez (10), New York
SS -- Derek Jeter (3), New York
OF -- Josh Hamilton (1), Texas
OF -- Carlos Quentin (1), Chicago
OF -- Grady Sizemore (1), Cleveland
C -- Joe Mauer (2), Minnesota
DH -- Aubrey Huff (1), Baltimore

National League
1B -- Albert Pujols (4), St. Louis
2B -- Chase Utley (3), Philadelphia
3B -- David Wright (2), New York
SS -- Hanley Ramirez (1), Florida
OF -- Matt Holliday (3), Colorado
OF -- Ryan Ludwick (1), St. Louis
OF -- Ryan Braun (1), Milwaukee
C -- Brian McCann (2), Atlanta
P -- Carlos Zambrano (2), Chicago

Jeter, A-Rod Take Home Silver Slugger Awards

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:15:07 -0500

It was announced today that two Yankees won Silver Slugger awards at their respective positions; Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. Here's more from the NY Post:

The awards honor the best offensive player at each position, selected by managers and coaches, who are not allowed to vote for a player ...

'09 Silver Sluggers

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:19:58 -0500

Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer today continued to pull in the awards as both were honored with their second career Silver Slugger awards.The awards are given to the best hitters in each league at each position, and the winners are determined by a vote from the coaches and managers.

Both Morneau and Mauer won the award at their position back in 2006 when the Twins staged their amazing season comeback, so this is the second for each.

Mauer has now won a Gold Glove, AL Batting Title, the Legacy Award, and a Silver Slugger this off-season while Morneau has won the NLBM Player of the Year award and the Silver Slugger. Morneau is also thought to be one of the front-runners for the AL MVP which will be handed out next week.

The other winners in the American League were:

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Catcher:Joe Mauer, Twins
First base:Justin Morneau, Twins
Second base:Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
Third base: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
Shortstop:Derek Jeter, Yankees
Outfield: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
Outfield:Carlos Quentin, White Sox
Outfield:Grady Sizemore, Indians
Designated hitter: Aubrey Huff, Orioles