Deserving Gold Glove Winners – A.L.
By Griffin Cooper on Oct 05, 2009 with Comments 3
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As someone who watches the Angels play every day, I was pleasantly surprised to see Kendry Morales on your list. Most of the attention he’s received has been for his break-thru offensive year, while he has quietly but dramatically improved his defense. I’m not sure he’s a Gold-Glover… yet, but he made huge strides defensively this year.
Two Angels who absolutely belong on the list are Erick Aybar and Chone Figgins. Aybar’s playing better shortstop than Orlando Cabrera did here the year he won the GG, and Figgins has transformed from a “super-utility” to one of the most dependable corner infielders in the game. He’s worked hard to improve his defense, and deserves serious consideration for the award.
Figgins has been great defensively, and he’s right up there, but just not quite as high up as Longoria. Ditto for Aybar. Both good defensive years, but neither deserve the award.
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