Awards week is upon us, which for the 24 finalists over four different categories means a career-changing honor could be hours or days away. Youth will be served Monday night with the announcement of MLB’s top rookies from the American and National League. On Tuesday, our attention shifts to the dugout generals, as the Baseball Writers Associated of America reveals its choices for Manager of the Year.
This is definitely an interesting year for the manager’s award. As teams have become more comfortable going outside the box, implementing unique strategies such as bullpenning, managers are more in focus than ever before.