It's now time to put the finishing touches on the 2012 MLB season as Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) begin presenting their 2012 end of the year awards.
On Monday, it was the 2012 American League and National League Rookie of the Year. On Tuesday, it is the 2012 AL and NL Manager of the Year.
In the AL, the BBWAA has selected Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin. And in the NL, they have selected Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson.
Melvin led his A's squad to a 94-68 record and the AL West crown. Johnson led his Nationals squad to a 98-64 record and their first NL East title.
On Wednesday, the BBWAA will announce their winners of the 2012 AL and NL Cy Young Awards.
For a full look at the 2012 AL and NL Manager of the Year voting totals, please click on the continue reading button below if you're on the home page.
2012 AL MANAGER OF THE YEAR VOTING | 2012 NL MANAGER OF THE YEAR VOTING | ||||||||||
Manager | Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pts | Manager | Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pts |
Bob Melvin | Athletics | 16 | 12 | 0 | 116 | Davey Johnson | Nationals | 23 | 4 | 4 | 131 |
Buck Showalter | Orioles | 12 | 16 | 0 | 108 | Dusty Baker | Reds | 5 | 14 | 10 | 77 |
Robin Ventura | White Sox | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | Bruce Bochy | Giants | 4 | 10 | 11 | 61 |
Joe Maddon | Rays | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | Fredi Gonzalez | Braves | 0 | 4 | 5 | 17 |
Joe Girardi | Yankees | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | Bud Black | Padres | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Jim Leyland | Tigers | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Mike Matheny | Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Ron Washington | Rangers | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | – |
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