More honors for Pena

OCTOBER 15, 2007

Carlos Pena was previously named Major League Baseballs AL Comeback Player of the Year by mlb.com writers. Monday, he got the endorsement of uniformed personnel.

In a poll of 488 players and all 30 managers, Pena was honored again by The Sporting News, chosen not only as the AL’s comeback player, but also as the first baseman on the AL All-Star team, ahead of such stars as Justin Morneau and Paul Konerko.

The results weren't good for RF Delmon Young in the AL Rookie of the Year race - Boston's Dustin Pedroia won, and received 141 of 212 votes cast by AL players.

Pena, who hit .282 with a team record 46 homers and 121 RBIs, can make it a clean sweep next month when the Players Choice awards are announced.

Posted by Marc Topkin at 6:12:05 pm on October 15, 2007 | Permalink | Comments |

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