SportsOctober 27, 2004
The Sporting News names Bonds player of the year
ST. LOUIS -- San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, who hit .362, set a record with 232 walks and topped 700 career homers, was named 2004 player of the year by The Sporting News on Tuesday. The award was based on a vote by 552 players. Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Adrian Beltre was second with 116, followed by St. Louis Cardinals teammates Scott Rolen (93 votes) and Albert Pujols (64)...
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ST. LOUIS -- San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, who hit .362, set a record with 232 walks and topped 700 career homers, was named 2004 player of the year by The Sporting News on Tuesday.
The award was based on a vote by 552 players.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Adrian Beltre was second with 116, followed by St. Louis Cardinals teammates Scott Rolen (93 votes) and Albert Pujols (64).
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Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox was named National League manager of the year.
Other NLawards: Pitcher, Jason Schmidt, San Francisco; Rookie, Jason Bay, Pittsburgh; Comeback player, Chris Carpenter, St. Louis; Top reliever, Eric Gagne, Los Angeles.
NL all-stars included four Cardinals -- Pujols at first base, Rolen at third base, shortstop Edgar Renteria and outfielder Jim Edmonds.
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