LA Angels Mike Scioscia Named 2009 AL Manager of the Year: Despite being eliminated by the New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have something to smile about, as today it was announced that Mike Scioscia has been named the 2009 American League Manager of the Year.

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In a year of tragedy, with the untimely death of pitcher Nick Adenhart, Scioscia kept this team together to win their fifth AL West title in 6 years. "Some things, you're never prepared for," Scioscia said. "But those things really weren't about us. They were about the Adenhart family and I think as we supported them we found some peace."

The 3-time World Series champion (LA Dodgers: 1981, 1988) was honored with this award for the second time in his career. The first one being in 2002 when the Angels won the Fall Classic by defeating Barry Bonds and their interstate rivals, San Francisco Giants.

The Minnesota Twin’s Ron Gardenhire finished second in the voting for the second straight year. Scioscia was very proud of what his club accomplished this season. The Angels were able to get the monkey off their back by eliminating the Boston Red Sox during the postseason, before falling to the pinstripes in the ALCS. "They emerged as a terrific club as the summer wore on," Scioscia said.

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