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All-Star Recognition
By: Kris Richardson
Published: Jun 23, 2008 9:22 PM
Much to my surprise, Joe Mauer, took the lead in All-Star balloting for AL Catchers in today's weekly update of the vote totals. He's narrowly edging out Boston's Jason Varitek. It's not the Mauer doesn't deserve to be the starting catcher in the mid-summer classic--he certainly does. It's just that past years have taught us that big market teams (and older veteran players) have a significant advantage in the fan-based voting.
Gold Gloves for Hunter and Santana
By: Kris Richardson
Published: Nov 06, 2007 11:51 PM
Johan Santana joined Torii Hunter as the only Twins to win gold gloves since the 2001 season when Doug Mientkiewicz won the award for first base. The 2007 Gold Glove winners for both leagues were announced on Tuesday.