Posted September 7, 200519 yr 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.
September 7, 200519 yr Now go get the Rolaids relief award at the end of the year... 933721[/snapback] i read that quickly thought it said the "Roids Relief Award" carry on :lol
September 7, 200519 yr Now go get the Rolaids relief award at the end of the year... 933721[/snapback] i read that quickly thought it said the "Roids Relief Award" carry on :lol 933745[/snapback] :lol Me too. :lol
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