by ArrylT » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:44 am
[b:6679d56820]Awards:[/b:6679d56820]
MVP - Jim Edmonds
Was tempted to give it to Cota :wink: but went with Edmonds who led the team in RBI and was second only to JD Drew in Runs. His health was key to our success as he played in 172 straight games (including playoffs) without missing any time for injuries (remember he can go down for 15). HAL agreed with me and gave him League MVP. :)
Playoff MVP - Jim Edmonds
Edmonds got the nod over Dunn & Beltre as his 2 run HR in Game V set the tone.
Cy Young - Jaret Wright
Led the staff in Wins, ERA & WHIP, 2nd in K's & IP
Playoff Cy Young - Jaret Wright
Despite 2 no-decisions Wright pitched well enough to keep my team in both games he started, and we went 1-1 despite 2 blown saves.
Relief - Ron Mahay
Cordero saved 39, but Mahays ironman performance helped keep some of the load off the cheap pen.
Playoff Relief - Francisco Cordero
Cordero gets the award due to his 4 saves, including the key Game V save. Mahay would have gotten it if it were not for a couple of blown hold/saves.
Surprise - Humberto Cota
I've gotten nice production from Cota as the RH part of a Catching Platoon but never did I think an error (forgetting to bench Cota vs. LHP) would cause the best Cota season I have ever had. Would have been happy with 35-40 HR & 80 RBI, so 57 HR & 111 was indeed a pleasant surprise
Playoff Surprise - Edgar Martinez & Robert Hammock
Martinez & Hammock took over for Burnitz & Cota respectively, and both performed admirably, getting a couple of key hits.
Disappointment - Jeromy Burnitz
Had an underproductive year and then missed the whole Playoffs.
Playoff Disappointment - JD Drew & Ryan Freel
It is hard to win games if your key OBP cogs do not produce and both got on base less than 30%.