Angels’ Mike Scioscia named AL manager of the year
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Mike Scioscia, who helped navigate the Angels through the tragic April 9 death of pitcher Nick Adenhart and a flurry of injuries to key players to win another division title, was named American League manager of the year today.
It marked the second time in 10 years with the Angels that Scioscia has won the award, which is voted on by members of the Baseball Writers Assn. of America. Scioscia last won the award in 2002.
The Angels went 97-65 this season, winning their fifth AL West championship in six years, and defeated the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the playoffs. The Angels were eliminated by the eventual World Series-champion New York Yankees in the AL championship series.
The longest-tenured manager in the AL, Scioscia has guided the Angels to a 900-720 record in 10 years with the club.
Jim Tracy, the ex-Dodgers skipper who took over the Colorado Rockies in mideason and guided them to the playoffs, was named NL manager of the year,
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-- Mike DiGiovanna
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Photo: Mike Scioscia before Game 5 of the ALCS. Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel / U.S. Presswire