It might have hurt not to win the World Series, but Terry Francona has won the AL Manager of the Year. This marks the second time Francona has won the honor. He previously earned it in 2013 during his inaugural season with the Cleveland Indians. Curiously, Tito never won the award during his days with the Boston Red Sox despite leading the team to two World Series titles.
Dave Roberts, who famously stole second base for Francona's Red Sox to start their improbable comeback against the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS, won NL Manager of the Year during his inaugural season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Roberts' managerial skills turned heads as he guided the Dodgers to the NL West despite losing ace Clayton Kershaw for two months.
No doubt Francona and Roberts would trade in these awards for another World Series ring.
Tomorrow, the AL & NL Cy Young Award winners are announced.
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