Former Dodger catcher Mike Scioscia, now in his 10th season as manager of the cross-town rival Angels, and former Dodger manager Jim Tracy, about to begin his first full season as manager of the division rival Rockies, were named the A.L. and N.L. Managers of the Year, respectively, today.
Scioscia led the Angels to their third straight division title and a trip to the ALCS, and kept the clubhouse from emotional turmoil after the unexpected accidental death of pitcher Nick Adenhart very early in the season. This is Scioscia's second time winning the award. He won back in 2002 when he guided the Angels to their first ever World Series title.
Tracy turned the Rockies around after former manager Clint Hurdle was fired in May after an 18-28 start. The Rockies went 74-42 under Tracy and reached the post-season as the N.L. Wild Card this season. After Tracy was honored today, he was rewarded further by the Rockies with a three-year contract extension.
Dodger skipper Joe Torre finished third in the N.L. voting behind Tracy and Cardinals skipper Tony LaRussa.
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