Tag Archive | Silver Slugger Award

New York Mets to Induct Trio into Team’s Hall of Fame

 LHP Jon Matlack, RHP Ron Darling and infielder Edgardo Alfonzo will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 31 in an on-field ceremony at Citi Field that begins at 6:45 p.m. The three new additions will bring the total membership of the Mets Hall of Fame to 30. Al Jackson will […]

Baltimore Orioles J.J. Hardy and Mike Devereaux Elected to team’s Hall of Fame

The Baltimore Orioles announced that former shortstop J.J. HARDY and former outfielder MIKE DEVEREAUX have been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame. Additionally, long-time Orioles radio broadcaster JOE ANGEL will be inducted as this year’s Herb Armstrong Award winner. That trio, along with the previously announced Wild Bill Hagy Award winner, MOSSILA “MO” GABA, […]

Carlos Beltran Named Mets Manager

The New York Mets today announced that they have named Carlos Beltrán the 22nd manager in team history, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with a club option for a fourth year. Beltrán, 42, has spent the past year as a special advisor for the New York Yankees. He last played in the majors […]

Jeter and Cano win 2012 Silver Slugger Awards

Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano earned some postseason hardware on Thursday, winning the 2012 Silver Slugger Award, which is given to the best offensive player at each position. Jeter wins his fifth award while Cano won it for the third straight season (fourth overall).  Jeter ended the 2012 regular season with a .315 batting average, […]