The Sporting News announced its annual Major League Baseball awards Wednesday, honoring Twins manager Ron Gardenhire and catcher Joe Mauer, among others.
The publication polled 25 of MLB's 30 managers, and Gardenhire was voted by his peers as American League manager of the year, with San Diego's Bud Black taking home National League honors.
The Sporting News also polled 24 general managers to select the annual AL and NL all-star teams, and Mauer was one of only two unanimous selections, joining Yankees 2B Robinson Cano. Texas OF Josh Hamilton was voted MLB player of the year, in a poll of 326 players.
The BBWAA awards (manager of the year, MVP, Cy Young, etc.) will be announced Nov. 15-24. Here's a look at The Sporting News' All-Star teams:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
C Joe Mauer, Twins
1B Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
2B Robinson Cano, Yankees
3B Evan Longoria, Rays
SS Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
OF Josh Hamilton, Rangers
OF Jose Bautista, Blue Jays
OF Carl Crawford, Rays
DH Vladimir Guerrero, Rangers
SP Felix Hernandez, Mariners
RP Rafael Soriano, Rays
NATIONAL LEAGUE
C Brian McCann, Braves
1B Joey Votto, Reds
2B Martin Prado, Braves
3B Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
SS Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
OF Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies
OF Matt Holliday, Cardinals
OF Ryan Braun, Brewers
SP Roy Halladay, Phillies
RP Heath Bell, Padres
