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Skipper Steve · 11-06-2001, 11:36 PM

For once, I think they did a really good job on this. Any thoughts?

Baseball-Ichiro heads list of AL Gold Glove winners

ST. LOUIS, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Seattle Mariners Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, a virtual lock to win American League (AL) Rookie of the Year, was awarded a Gold Glove for fielding excellence on Tuesday.

Ichiro, who is also a leading candidate for Most Valuable Player of the Year, was joined by Seattle team mate Mike Cameron and Torii Hunter of the Minnesota Twins as the AL outfielders cited for defensive prowess.

Ivan Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers won his 10th consecutive AL Gold Glove Award to tie the major league record for catchers set by former Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench.

Rodriguez was limited to 106 games by a knee injury but he committed just seven errors and posted a .990 fielding percentage.

The Cleveland Indians double play combination of second baseman Roberto Alomar and shortstop Omar Vizquel scooped up their customary fielding honours.

Alomar, who led second basemen with a .993 fielding percentage, won his 10th Gold Glove to break the mark for the position he had shared with Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs.

The slick fielding Vizquel has captured the last nine AL Gold Gloves at shortstop, tying fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparacio for second behind the 13 awarded to former Cardinals star Ozzie Smith.

The Cleveland pair were joined on the infield by Minnesota Twins first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz and Oakland Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez.

New York Yankees right-hander Mike Mussina won a Gold Glove Award as the American League's top fielding pitcher.

Gold Glove Award winners are selected by balloting among major league managers and coaches before the end of the regular season. They are not allowed to vote for players from their own clubs.

Minnesota's Hunter and Mientkiewicz claimed their individual honours on a day when their team was being prominently mentioned as one of the likely candidates to be voted out of existence in a downsizing move.

Baseball owners on Tuesday voted to eliminate two teams but have yet to name them. The Twins, Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins appear to be the leading candidates.

"I don't know what's going to happen," Hunter said. "We don't need to lose our team. We just got two guys with a Gold Glove."

11-06-2001, 11:36 PM	#1
Skipper Steve NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 1,281	A.L. Gold Glove Winners For once, I think they did a really good job on this. Any thoughts? Baseball-Ichiro heads list of AL Gold Glove winners ST. LOUIS, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Seattle Mariners Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, a virtual lock to win American League (AL) Rookie of the Year, was awarded a Gold Glove for fielding excellence on Tuesday. Ichiro, who is also a leading candidate for Most Valuable Player of the Year, was joined by Seattle team mate Mike Cameron and Torii Hunter of the Minnesota Twins as the AL outfielders cited for defensive prowess. Ivan Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers won his 10th consecutive AL Gold Glove Award to tie the major league record for catchers set by former Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench. Rodriguez was limited to 106 games by a knee injury but he committed just seven errors and posted a .990 fielding percentage. The Cleveland Indians double play combination of second baseman Roberto Alomar and shortstop Omar Vizquel scooped up their customary fielding honours. Alomar, who led second basemen with a .993 fielding percentage, won his 10th Gold Glove to break the mark for the position he had shared with Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs. The slick fielding Vizquel has captured the last nine AL Gold Gloves at shortstop, tying fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparacio for second behind the 13 awarded to former Cardinals star Ozzie Smith. The Cleveland pair were joined on the infield by Minnesota Twins first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz and Oakland Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez. New York Yankees right-hander Mike Mussina won a Gold Glove Award as the American League's top fielding pitcher. Gold Glove Award winners are selected by balloting among major league managers and coaches before the end of the regular season. They are not allowed to vote for players from their own clubs. Minnesota's Hunter and Mientkiewicz claimed their individual honours on a day when their team was being prominently mentioned as one of the likely candidates to be voted out of existence in a downsizing move. Baseball owners on Tuesday voted to eliminate two teams but have yet to name them. The Twins, Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins appear to be the leading candidates. "I don't know what's going to happen," Hunter said. "We don't need to lose our team. We just got two guys with a Gold Glove." __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator Please Read the NetShrine Discussion Forum Community Standards