Minor League Playoffs
Indianapolis (AAA), Huntsville (AA) and Beloit (A+) all won the playoffs for their respective leagues.
Postseason Awards
It was quite a year for our minor league affiliates.
Arizona League (Rookie):
- Jeff Housman wins Arizona League (R) Pitcher of the Year. 6-4, 3.14 ERA 72 K in 91.2 IP.
High Desert Mavericks (A):
- Josh Banks named California League (A) Pitcher of the Year. 10-7 w/ 3.82 ERA. The top four in the voting all came from the High Desert Mavericks.
Beloit Snappers (A+):
- Jonathan Papelbon wins Midwest League Reliever of the Year. 3-2 with 35 saves, 1.37 ERA, 64 K in 52.2 IP.
- Jake Dittler wins Midwest League Pitcher of the Year. 17-6 3.02 ERA, 175 K in 217.2 IP.
- Jeff Francoeur wins Midwest League MVP. He hit .341 with 38 2B and 18 HR.
- Jerry Robertson named Midwest League Manager of the Year.
Hunstville Stars (AA)
- Rich Folkers named Southern League Manager of the Year.
- Edgar Rivas named Southern League Pitcher of the Year. 18-6, 3.76 ERA, 205 K in 215.1 IP.
- Miguel Cabrera named Southern League MVP. .372 BA, .442 OBP, 38 doubles 31 HR.
International League (AAA):
- Josh Weimer named International League (AAA) Manager of the Year.
- Brian Roberts named International League MVP. He batted .347 with a .440 OBP with 43 doubles, 9 triples and 12 homers.