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Dustin Pedroia was the most valuable player in the American League this past season, according to Baseball Prospectus' 17th annual Internet awards, which included online votes from more than 1,400 fans. Joe Mauer of the Twins was second; Kevin Youkilis was sixth.

According to Baseball Prospectus' Greg Spira:

Pedroia is the second player in IBA voting history to win an MVP the year after winning Rookie of the Year. The first player to do it was also a Red Sox middle infielder, though Nomar Garciaparra played shortstop, not second base, when he accomplished this feat in 1997 and 1998. Three other players have been voted both Internet Rookie of the Year and Internet MVP, though none did it in consecutive years--Derek Jeter, Mike Piazza, and Albert Pujols.

The fans voted for Cliff Lee (Cleveland) as A.L. Cy Young Award winner; Evan Longoria (Tampa Bay) as A.L. Rookie of the Year; and Joe Maddon (Tampa Bay) as A.L. Manager of the Year.

 Tags  Cliff Lee Dustin Pedroia Evan Longoria Joe Maddon Joe Mauer Kevin Youkilis

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Art Alves said:

Congadulaions Dustin,Now ready for a change??/Get Texeira 1b,Lowell 2b,Dustin ss.(All american ss in College and youk at 3rd.Try it during Spring Training,what have you got to lose if that doesnt worl Lowell DH to share with Ortiz.Only my opion....Art

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