Deservedly so. In my mind, the BBWAA gains some of its credibility back by this decision. The votes were cast before the post-season started. I think Posey only solidified his credentials for winning the award this season by his play during the post-season.
Take that, Joe Morgan.
And it is not a knock at all against Jayson Heyward, who is a great young hitter. I just think Posey did more as a hitter, in less time of service AND played incredibly well at a more demanding defensive position.
Well deserved. Congrats to Buster Posey.
from espn.com
Buster Posey, Neftali Feliz win awards
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5808278
Posey won the National League award in voting announced Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Feliz won the American League honor.
Posey drew 20 first-place votes on the 32 ballots. He was called up from Triple-A in late May and hit .305 with 18 home runs and 67 RBIs for the eventual World Series champions.
Feliz set a rookie record with 40 saves in helping Texas reach the World Series for the first time. The rocket-armed righty was listed first on 20 of the 28 ballots.
Voting was done by two BBWAA members in each league city after the regular season.
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