November 14, 200322 yr Baldelli, Gerut, Podsednik beat out Matsui for All-Rookie team Nov. 14, 2003 SportsLine.com wire reports NEW YORK -- Hideki Matsui didn't make the Topps All-Rookie Team, either. The Japanese outfielder who starred for the New York Yankees was beaten out by Tampa Bay's Rocco Baldelli, Cleveland's Jody Gerut and Milwaukee's Scott Podsednik in voting announced Friday. Earlier this week, Matsui was beaten by Kansas City shortstop Angel Berroa in voting for AL rookie of the year. Yankees owner George Steinbrenner criticized two voters who left Matsui off their ballots -- the two voters said they didn't think veterans of the Japanese major leagues should be eligible. Florida's Dontrelle Willis, the NL rookie of the year, was selected as the top left-handed pitcher, and Arizona's Brandon Webb was the top right-hander. The infielders are Mark Teixeira of Texas at first, Bo Hart of St. Louis at second, Ty Wigginton of the New York Mets at third and Berroa at shortstop. Miguel Olivo of the Chicago White Sox was the top catcher. Balloting was done by major-league managers in September. Managers could vote for players on their own teams. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service
November 15, 200322 yr Damn I feel sorry for him. No love for Matsui. I didn't really see him regular season so I can only judge off World Series and he didn't look too bad but who knows :unsure :
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