Bay named to Silver Slugger team

[IcyPatriot]

Boston Red Sox Blog - Bay named to Silver Slugger team - ESPN Boston

Outfielder Jason Bay has been selected to the 2009 American League Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger team. The Silver Slugger Awards are presented annually to the top offensive players at each position in both the American and National leagues by vote of managers and coaches.


Bay, a free agent who played the last season and a half with the Red Sox, receives the honor for the first time after setting career highs with 36 home runs and 119 RBIs in 151 games. He batted .267 with a .384 on-base percentage and .537 slugging percentage.


Also named to the team were:

first baseman Mark Teixeira (Yankees),

second baseman Aaron Hill (Blue Jays)

third baseman Evan Longoria (Rays)

shortstop Derek Jeter (Yankees)

outfielders Torii Hunter (Angels)

and Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners)

catcher Joe Mauer (Twins)

and DH Adam Lind (Blue Jays).

 

[Disco Volante]

67% from the AL East.

 

[IcyPatriot]

67% from the AL East.

Yeah ... reason why we must spend on pitching, pitching, and more pitching.

 

[captain insano]

bump

 

[VJCPatriot]

Gratz to Bay. But this will mean he asks for more money.