Instead of fading, Jim Thome swung away for AL comeback honors. Full story >
Nomar took over first base and led LA to the playoffs. Quite a comeback. Full story >
For the second time in as many years, Mariano Rivera was voted by fans as the Delivery Man of the Year, beating out nine other finalists including Trevor Hoffman and Francisco Rodriguez. Rivera helped the Yanks win their ninth straight AL East title by saving 34 games in 37 chances and finished the year with a 1.80 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 75 innings. Full story >
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Prior to World Series Game 3, the Mets' Carlos Delgado was awarded the 2006 Roberto Clemente Award, given annually to he who best demonstrates the values Clemente displayed in his commitment to community and his understanding the value of helping others. Delgado is the third Met to receive the honor (G. Carter, 1989; A. Leiter, 2001), and it's his second nomination (2003). Complete coverage >
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Justin Morneau had a breakout season with 34 homers and 130 RBIs.
Ryan Howard blasted 58 homers and had 149 RBIs, both Major League bests.
Johan Santana led in wins, strikeouts and ERA -- a pitching Triple Crown.
Brandon Webb, the 2003 Rookie of the Year, won a league-high 16 games.
Justin Verlander became the first starter to win the AL award since 1981.
Hanley Ramirez was the first NL rookie ever with 110 runs and 50 steals.
The Tigers improved 24 games and won the AL flag under Jim Leyland.
Joe Girardi turned the very young Marlins into one of year's biggest surprises.
Derek Jeter is the first member of the Yankees ever to win the award.
Ryan Howard led MLB with 58 homers and 149 RBIs, while hitting .313.
Instead of fading, Jim Thome swung away for AL comeback honors.
Nomar took over first base and led LA to the playoffs. Quite a comeback.
For the second time in as many years, Mariano Rivera was voted by fans as the Delivery Man of the Year, beating out nine other finalists including Trevor Hoffman and Francisco Rodriguez. Rivera helped the Yanks win their ninth straight AL East title by saving 34 games in 37 chances and finished the year with a 1.80 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 75 innings.
Prior to World Series Game 3, the Mets' Carlos Delgado was awarded the 2006 Roberto Clemente Award, given annually to he who best demonstrates the values Clemente displayed in his commitment to community and his understanding the value of helping others. Delgado is the third Met to receive the honor (G. Carter, 1989; A. Leiter, 2001), and it's his second nomination (2003).
More than 6.2 million fan ballots were cast in the 11 TYIB Award categories.
The players have spoken: Ryan Howard was voted the Player of the Year.
