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Todd Jones of the

Florida Marlins was selected as the winner of ??DHL Presents

the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award''

for August, it was announced today. The officially-sanctioned

Major League Baseball award, which recognizes the most

outstanding relief pitcher during each month of the regular

season, is part of a sponsorship agreement between Major

League Baseball (MLB), Major League Baseball Advanced Media

(MLBAM) and DHL, the world's leading express delivery and

logistics company, which makes DHL the ??Official Express

Delivery and Logistics Provider'' of both organizations.

 

Jones was a perfect 12-for-12 in save opportunities in

August, helping the Marlins remain in contention for

postseason berth. He finished with a 0.66 ERA, striking out

13 batters over 13.2 innings pitched while not allowing a

walk. Jones has converted 25 straight save opportunities and

has also recorded a save in 21 straight appearances which is

a new National League record. He also leads all Major League

relievers with a 1.15 ERA. The veteran right-hander is

currently tied for second in the National League with 35

saves, marking the fourth 30-plus save season in his 13-year

career.

 

In recognition of this honor, DHL will donate $1,500 to a

local chapter of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the official

charity of Major League Baseball, in Todd Jones' name. In

addition, Jones will be recognized in a special advertisement

appearing tomorrow, September 8, in USA Today.

 

The ??DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man

of the Month Award'' winner is selected by a special Major

League Baseball ??yellow-ribbon'' panel that includes Hall of

Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley; Darryl Hamilton, former Major

League outfielder and MLB Radio Host; Jerome Holtzman, the

official MLB Historian and a member of the writer's wing of

the Hall of Fame; Rick Sutcliffe, 1984 NL Cy Young Award

winner, ESPN and MLB International broadcaster; and Bob

Watson, Vice President, On-Field Operations, Major League

Baseball.

 

At the conclusion of the season, Major League Baseball

fans will have the opportunity to determine which relief

pitcher had the best overall season through the ??DHL

Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year

Award.'' A list of finalists will be selected based on

statistical qualifiers and fans will be able to vote for the

winner online at MLB.com, the official Web site of Major

League Baseball. The ??DHL Presents the Major League Baseball

Delivery Man of the Year Award'' will be presented during the

Major League Baseball postseason.

congrats !

congrats!

 

well deserved

Now go get the Rolaids relief award at the end of the year...

Now go get the Rolaids relief award at the end of the year...

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i read that quickly thought it said the "Roids Relief Award"

 

carry on :lol

Now go get the Rolaids relief award at the end of the year...

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i read that quickly thought it said the "Roids Relief Award"

 

carry on :lol

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:lol Me too. :lol

congrats!!!

Congratulations

Nice work Todd!

Damn you John Mabry... Damn you!!

 

 

Congrats Todd.. you the man!

Well deserved Todd :thumbup

Congrats Jonesy.

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