Well, it says the voting is done by managers and coaches in the AL, not reporters. But, my initial thought to your question is probably still correct, "it's easier to write down a name that's won it before, than actually research to determine the best winner".

No way Hunter still deserves it. Carlos Gomez would be a good choice.

Why do the reporters insist on giving the award to good hitters, not good fielders? (Michael Young, in the grand tradition of Derek Jeter!)

lol @ insta-bias. the reporters had nothing to do with this.

I don't think there's any question that Mike Mussina and Greg Maddux are among the best fielding pitchers in the game, even at 42 and 39.

When they are *the* best in their leagues is another question, but they aren't horrible picks.

Michael Young? I guess you have to pick somebody but how does he come into the conversation - how about Jason Bartlett? And no BJ Upton?