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I'm a little late with this announcement, but I was a bit tied up this afternoon. Here are your 2006 National League Gold Glove Winners:

P Greg Maddux
C Brad Ausmus
1B Albert Pujols
2B Orlando Hudson
SS Omar Vizquel
3B Scott Rolen
OF Carlos Beltran
OF Mike Cameron
OF Andruw Jones

Be sure to check out Craig Brown's Gold Glove analysis. He takes a look at the American League first and tells you who really should have won this year's awards! You can find the article right here Dissecting the AL Gold Glove Winners

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MLB Owners Approve New CBA

by Joe Hamrahi on Fri 03 Nov 2006 03:48 PM EST

Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced today that the owners of the 30 Major League Clubs have unanimously approved the five-year labor contract with the Major League Baseball Players Association.

The club vote on the new contract, which will allow play to continue uninterrupted through the 2011 season, was conducted by conference call.

"Unanimous approval by the clubs is yet another indicator of the peace and prosperity that exists in the industry," said Commissioner Selig. "This agreement gives us a great opportunity to continue to grow the game in all ways and expand on the Golden Age of the sport."

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Rodriguez and Hoffman Receive Rolaids Relief Man Awards

by Joe Hamrahi on Fri 03 Nov 2006 03:39 PM EST

Francisco Rodriguez, Angels, and Trevor Hoffman, Padres, have been awarded the 2006 Rolaids® Relief Man Award after finishing out the season with 47 and 46 saves, respectively. Rodriguez led the American League with 134 points and Hoffman the National League with 124 points. This is the first time Rodriguez has received the award and Hoffman’s second.

“I am very honored to have been named the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award winner,” said Trevor Hoffman. “However, this award would not have been possible without the work of my fellow relievers in the bullpen, one of the top bullpens in the League in 2006.”

With his 479th career save this season, Hoffman has eclipsed Lee Smith as the all-time saves leader and holds the top spot on the all-time Rolaids points list. Rodriguez also reached a milestone this season by breaking Bryan Harvey’s saves record for the Angels, set in 1991.

“I know Francisco is very happy to be awarded the 2006 Rolaids Relief Man Award,” said Paul Kinzer, Rodriguez’s agent. “It’s an accomplishment for any relief pitcher, but Francisco is still so young that to receive the award at his age is a real honor.”

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Arizona Fall League Update - November 2, 2006

by Joe Hamrahi on Fri 03 Nov 2006 12:34 PM EST

News and Notes
Yesterday in Phoenix, a pair of Devil Ray prospects fueled a comeback victory over the Saguaros. SS Ben Zobrist hit a 2-run shot in the 9th to tie the game, and 1B Elijah Dukes had a 3-run blast in the bottom half of the 10th to give the Desert Dogs the victory 10-7 … Saguaro SS Brendan Ryan (STL) had 2 hits yesterday, increasing his league-leading total to 29 … Scorpion Mark Reynolds (ARI) is 9 for his last 19 with 6 RBI, 3 doubles and 1 triple

Yesterday’s Results
Peo Javelinas 6, Mesa 3 - W-Startup, Will (1 - 1) L-Mulvey, Kevin (0 - 2) SV-Santos, Reid (1)
Phoenix 10, Peo Saguaros 7 (10) - W-Hamman, Corey (1 - 0) L-Foli, Daniel (0 - 2)
Grand Canyon 5, Scottsdale 3 - W-Songster, Judd (1 - 0) L-Jackson, Steven (0 - 2) SV-McCurdy, Nick (2)

Today’s Games
Javelinas @ Solar Sox – 1:05 PM (A) - 35 Adam Bostick (LHP/FLA) 0-0, 6.00 @ 31 Danny Muegge (RHP/LAD) 0-0, 4.09
Desert Dogs @ Saguaros – 1:05 PM (C) - 44 Jordan Tata (RHP/DET) 0-1, 2.70 @ 15 Gio Gonzalez (LHP/PHI) 0-0, 5.06
Rafters @ Scorpions – 7:05 PM (B) - 50 Josh Shortslef (LHP/PIT) 0-0, 1.17 @ 60 Daniel Davidson (LHP/LAA) 0-0, 11.42

Prospect Performances
Ben Zobrist (TB) 3-5, R...Elijah Dukes (TB) 0-3...Brett Gardner (NYY) 0-4...Eric Duncan (NYY) 0-4...Yunel Escobar (ATL) 3-5, HR, 4 RBI...Josh Burrus (ATL) 0-4...Eric Patterson (CHC) 1-2, R, 2 BB...

Tomorrow’s Games
Rafters @ Solar Sox – 1:05 PM (B) - 53 John Koronka (LHP/TEX) 0-1, 6.23 @ 46 Eroll Simoitsch (LHP/MIN) 0-1, 4.76
Saguaros @ Javelinas – 1:05 PM (A) - 27 J.A. Happ (LHP/PHI) 1-0, 4.26 @ 69 Ryan Edell (LHP/CLE) 0-0, 4.76
Scorpions @ Desert Dogs – 7:05 PM (C) - 22 Matt Palmer (RHP/SF) 0-0, 2.31 @ 40 Dustin McGowan (RHP/TOR) 1-3, 5.87

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