The Finalists for Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced today. 3 Braves were among the NL finalists at their given positions. The fact Andrelton Simmons and Jason Heyward were among the Gold Glove finalists at their positions shouldnt surprise anyone. Its the 3rd Brave that is a Gold Glove finalist may surprise a few. The fact Freddie Freeman isnt a finalist at 1B, and the fact Justin Upton is a finalist for Left Field Gold Glove may surprise many. Freeman got left out of 1B finalists because the 3 finalists are some of the better defenders at 1B in the last 10 years and have combined for 4 Gold Gloves at 1B- Adrian Gonzalez, Adam LaRoche, and Justin Morneau. No offense to Justin Upton, but he is among the candidates in LF due to lack of great defenders at that position. RAWLINGS GOLD GLOVE FINALISTS: NL PITCHER: Zack Greinke (Dodgers), Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers), Adam Wainwright (Cardinals) AL PITCHER: Mark Buehrle (Blue Jays), Felix Hernandez (Mariners), Dallas Keuchel (Astros) NL CATCHER: Jonathan Lucroy (Brewers), Russell Martin (Pirates), Yadier Molina (Cardinals) AL CATCHER: Alex Avila (Tigers), Yan Gomes (Indians), Salvador Perez (Royals) NL FIRST BASE: Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers), Adam LaRoche (Nationals), Justin Morneau (Rockies) AL FIRST BASE: Miguel Cabrera (Tigers), Eric Hosmer (Royals), Albert Pujols (Angels) NL SECOND BASE: DJ LeMahieu (Rockies), Brandon Phillips (Reds), Chase Utley (Phillies) AL SECOND BASE: Robinson Cano (Mariners), Ian Kinsler (Tigers), Dustin Pedroia (Red Sox) NL THIRD BASE: Nolan Arenado (Rockies), Pablo Sandoval (Giants), Juan Uribe (Dodgers) AL THIRD BASE: Josh Donaldson (As), Adrian Beltre (Rangers), Kyle Seager (Mariners) NL SHORTSTOP: Zack Cozart (Reds), Adeiny Hechavarria (Marlins), Andrelton Simmons (Braves) AL SHORTSTOP: Alcides Escobar (Royals), J.J. Hardy (Orioles), Alexei Ramirez (White Sox) NL LEFT FIELD: Starling Marte (Pirates), Justin Upton (Braves), Christian Yelich (Marlins) AL LEFT FIELD: Michael Brantley (Indians), Yoenis Cespedes (Red Sox), Alex Gordon (Royals) NL CENTER FIELD: Billy Hamilton (Reds), Juan Lagares (Mets), Denard Span (Nationals) AL CENTER FIELD: Jackie Bradley Jr. (Red Sox), Adam Eaton (White Sox), Adam Jones (Orioles) NL RIGHT FIELD: Jason Heyward (Braves), Gerardo Parra (Brewers), Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins) AL RIGHT FIELD: Kole Calhoun (Angels), Kevin Kiermaier (Rays), Nick Markakis (Orioles)
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 22:56:26 +0000
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