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2008 Comeback Players
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 After a lost 2007 season, Cliff Lee dominated the AL while winning 22.
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 With a fresh start in Philadelphia, Brad Lidge converted all 41 of his save chances.
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 Rewarding his extensive charity work and outstanding play, the Cards' Albert Pujols was named the 2008 recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy.
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 Phillies closer Brad Lidge saved 41 games in 41 chances during the regular season and finished with a 2-0 record and 1.95 ERA in 69 1/3 innings, earning the MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award, presented by DHL.
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The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, CC Sabathia took his game to a new level after a trade to the Brewers. In 17 starts with Milwaukee, Sabathia went 11-2 with seven CGs, including one on the last day of the season to clinch the Wild Card. It added up to a performance that earned him the MLB Clutch Performer of the Year, presented by Pepsi.
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 Ryan Howard was the definition of clutch in September, hitting .352 with 11 homers and 32 RBIs to power the Phillies to their second straight NL East title and earning the Clutch Performer of the Month Presented by Pepsi.
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Astros closer Jose Valverde went 1-0 with a 0.64 ERA in August, converting all 10 of his save opportunities and helping Houston to a 21-9 record for the month. He surrendered only five hits and three walks while striking out 17 in 14 innings.
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Boston's Dustin Pedroia became the third player to win an MVP Award the season after being Rookie of the Year. 
Albert Pujols claimed his second NL MVP Award after batting .357 with 37 homers and 116 RBIs for the Cards. 
In going 22-3, Cliff Lee ran away with the AL Cy Young, won by an Indians lefty for the second straight year. 
With 265 strikeouts, 18 wins and a 2.65 ERA, the Giants' Tim Lincecum baffled the NL on his way to the Cy Young. 
The Rays' Evan Longoria led all rookies with 27 home runs despite missing 30 games due to a fractured wrist. 
The Cubs' Geovany Soto led all Major League rookies with 86 RBIs and handled a veteran pitching staff. 
Joe Maddon ended the Rays' history of futility with a 97-win joyride and a trip to the World Series vs. the Phillies. 
In leading the Cubs to the NL's best record, Lou Piniella won Manager of the Year for the third time in his career. 
The fans have voted. See who earned MLB.com's 2008 This Year in Baseball Awards.
Kevin Youkilis hit .312 with 29 homers and 115 RBIs for Boston.
Aramis Ramirez smashed 27 homers while driving in 111 and scoring 97 times for the Cubs.
Melvin Mora batted .418 with eight home runs and 32 RBIs in August.
Manny Ramirez hit .415 with nine home runs and 25 RBIs in August.
Alexei Ramirez had 22 RBIs and a four-hit game in August.
Geovany Soto hit .355 with three homers and 21 RBIs in August.