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Cubs' Piniella, Rays' Maddon Voted Top Managers

Chicago posted NL's most wins; Tampa Bay had first-ever winning season, reached World Series

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Nov 12, 2008 3:12 PM CST

(Newser) – Lou Piniella and his Tampa Bay successor, Joe Maddon, have been voted baseball’s managers of the year, MLB.com reports. Maddon’s first-ever recognition is no surprise after he led the Rays to their first-ever winning season and the American League pennant. Chicago’s Piniella won the honor—his third, after two with the Seattle Mariners—after leading the Cubs to a National League-best 97 wins.

Lou Piniella argues with an umpire during last season. He won his third manager-of-the-year award overall, and first with the Cubs.
Lou Piniella argues with an umpire during last season. He won his third manager-of-the-year award overall, and first with the Cubs.   (AP Photo)
Piniella meets Maddon prior to a baseball game in Florida last summer.
Piniella meets Maddon prior to a baseball game in Florida last summer.   (AP Photo)
Joe Maddon gestures while smiling during a spring-training game against the New York Yankees in Florida.
Joe Maddon gestures while smiling during a spring-training game against the New York Yankees in Florida.   (AP Photo)
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Maddon received all but one vote
Bloomberg

Phillies' Charlie Manuel runner-up to Piniella
Washington Post

 
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