- Rangers signed Free Agent Joe Nathan to a 2 year, $14.5 million contract.
- The Royals resigned Free Agent Bruce Chen to a 2 year, worth $9 million dollars.
- Atlanta Braves signed free agents- Adam Russel (RHP), Jason Rice (RHP), Dusty Hughes (LHP)
- Cleveland Indians resigned Free Agent Grady Sizemore to a 1 year contract.
MVP Winners-
AL: There were players like Curtis Granderson, Jacoby Ellsbury and Miguel Cabrera that all had great seasons. But, not one of those players won, the voters thought that there was 1 other player in the AL that had a better season and was more valuable.. and that is Justin Verlander. I think that Granderson should of won the award, but Justin Verlander did have a great season. Winning the Triple Crown, AL Cy Young and now the AL Most Vaulable Player.
NL- A closer race, between The Dodgers Matt Kemp and the Brewers Ryan Braun. Ryan Braun ended up winning the award. Ryan Braun was my choice for NL MVP. Not just because I really like him and the Brewers but because he had a fantastic season and really contributed to his team. Ryan Braun ended up have a 30/30 season and finished 2nd in the batting title. He won a silver slugger and can now add NL Most Vaulable Player to his hardware.
Congratulations to both Justin Verlander and Ryan Braun.
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AWARD WINNERS FOR 2011:
Rookie Of the Year:
NL- Craig Kimbrel (Braves)
AL- Jeremy Hellickson (Rays)
Manager of the Year:
NL- Kirk Gibson (Diamondbacks)
AL-Joe Maddon (Rays)
Cy Young:
NL- Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers)
AL- Justin Verlander (Tigers)
MVP:
NL- Ryan Braun (Brewers)
AL- Justin Verlander (Tigers)