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Joe Girardi Should Win the American League Manager of the Year

voting criteria for Manager of the Year appears to go along these lines: "What team had the most surprising season? Who managed that team? Give that manager the award."

From Bud Black and Kirk Gibson to Eric Wedge and Joe Maddon, small-revenue teams that have seasons as surprise contenders have the prime position for the award.

Evidently, this means that a team with deep pockets does not need much skill to manage. It's as if having a huge payroll and a roster of stars allows the manager to fill out the lineup card and fall asleep.

However, sometimes managing with sky-high expectations can lead to a different set of challenges. A team with a small budget and little chance to win also has very little pressure. A team who spent the money ...

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