Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored
Nov 10, 2009 3:31 PM (18 days ago)
By MIKE FITZPATRICK, AP
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter makes the play at second base to tag out Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino (8) on a ground out by Chase Utley during the first inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York.
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Derek Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining
New York Yankees first baseman
Mark Teixeira among the
American League players honored for fielding excellence.
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter and Seattle right fielder Ichiro Suzuki both won for the ninth straight year. First-time winners Tuesday included Rays third baseman Evan Longoria, Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones and White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle.
Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer and Detroit second baseman Placido Polanco each earned their second Rawlings Gold Glove Award. National League winners will be announced Wednesday.
Jeter and Teixeira helped lead the Yankees past Philadelphia last week for the team's 27th World Series championship.
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