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Branch Rickey Award ~ 2008 Nominees

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Vernon Wells Toronto Blue Jays
Manny Acta Washington Nationals
Joe Maddon Tampa Bay Rays
Michael Young Texas Rangers
Vernon Wells
Toronto Blue Jays
Center Field
Manny Acta
Washington Nationals
Manager
Joe Maddon
Tampa Bay Rays
Manager
Michael Young
Texas Rangers
Shortstop
Kevin Frandsen
San Francisco Giants
Infield
Raul Ibanez
Seattle Mariners
Outfielder
Albert Pujols
St. Louis Cardinals
First Base
Jimmy Rollins
Philadelphia Phillies
Shortstop
Nate McLouth
Pittsburgh Pirates
Centerfield
Orlando Hudson
Arizona Diamondbacks
Second Base
Tim Hudson
Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Johnny Damon
New York Yankees
Center Field
Mark Ellis
Orlando Athletics
Second Base
Michael Cuddyer
Minnesota Twins
Right Field
David Wright
New York Mets
Third Base
Jamie Walker
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Kevin Youkilis
Boston Red Sox
First Base
Derrek Lee
Chicago Cubs
First Base
Billy Pierce
Chicago White Sox
Former Pitcher
Don Newcombe
Los Angeles Dodgers
Director, Community
Relations, former
Dodger Pitcher
Jeff Suppan
Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Mark Teahen
Kansas City Royals
Outfield
Mike Scioscia
Los Angeles Angels
Manager
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Brandon Phillips
Cincinnati Reds
Second Base
Eric Wedge
Cleveland Indians
Manager
Jeff Francis
Colorado Rockies
Pitcher
Curtis Granderson
Detroit Tigers
Centerfield
Matt Treanor
Florida Marlins
Catcher
Lance Berkman
Houston Astros
First Base
 

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