November 14, 2013

Stenson Nominees

The 2013 Arizona Fall League season marks the tenth year of the Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award, named after the player murdered after the AFL season in 2003. The six nominees were announced today:

Managers from each of the AFL’s six teams recommend one of their players for the Stenson Award, with the winner announced during Saturday’s championship game (which will be broadcast on MLB.com and MLB Network at 3 p.m. ET). This year’s nominees are: Salt River Rafters third baseman Andy Burns (Blue Jays), Surprise Saguaros third baseman Garin Cecchini (Red Sox), Glendale Desert Dogs corner infielder Travis Mattair (Reds), Peoria Javelinas third baseman Jonathan Meyer (Astros), Mesa Solar Sox second baseman Devon Travis (Tigers) and Scottsdale Scorpions outfielder Cory Vaughn (Mets).

Good luck to all the nominees!

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