SBN American League Manager of the Year
3rd Place: Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Scioscia's Angels ran away with the American League West and finished with the best record in the A.L.
2nd Place: Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota Twins
Gardenhire almost always has his team competing, despite some questionable roster moves this past off-season.
Winner: Joe Maddon, Tampa Bay Rays
A 31game turn around and the American League East title was enough to gain Maddon a unanimous victory. Some of the credit should also go to the Rays front office.
Also receiving substantial votes: Cito Gaston, Trey Hillman, and Terry Francona.
SBN National League Manager of the Year
3rd Place: Joe Torre, Los Angeles Dodgers
The legend of Joe Torre's fabled magic touch will continue to grow.
2nd Place: Charlie Manuel, Philadelphia Phillies
The other NLCS manager, Manuel doesn't get a ton of attention for the job he does.
Winner: Lou Piniella, Chicago Cubs
In his second season as Cubs manager Piniella yet again lead his team to the post-season only to fall short.
Also receiving substantial votes: Fredi Gonzalez, Ned Yost, and Tony La Russa.
| Votes | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Points |
| Maddon | 13 | 1 | 68 | |
| Francona | 3 | 2 | 11 | |
| Scioscia | 3 | 4 | 13 | |
| Gardenhire | 6 | 3 | 21 | |
| Gaston | 3 | 3 | ||
| Guillen | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
| Hillman | 1 | 3 | ||
| Votes | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Points |
| Torre | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| Piniella | 9 | 4 | 2 | 59 |
| Manuel | 2 | 4 | 5 | 27 |
| Cooper | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| La Russa | 2 | 10 | ||
| Yost | 3 | 1 | 10 | |
| Acta | 1 | 5 | ||
| Svuem | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Gonzalez | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Points: 5*1st + 3*2nd + 3rd = total
0 recs | 5 comments
Good Job Joe.
I’m pulling for you against the Sawx.
billhune - October 14, 2008
Keep it going, Joe!
I’ll wear my fake black-rimmed glasses for you!
red floyd - October 14, 2008
good choices!!
ladybug - October 14, 2008
Yost?
5th best in the NL? Is the NL that poorly managed? Or was Yost badly overrated?
Brew Angel - October 14, 2008
No Brainer
Angel Aviator - October 15, 2008
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