November 5, 2003 NEW YORK (AP) -- St. Louis outfielder Albert Pujols was voted player of the year by his peers in balloting conducted by the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Pujols also won NL outstanding player in the Players Choice Awards, which were announced Wednesday. Texas shortstop Alex Rodriguez was voted AL outstanding player for the third straight season.
Atlanta closer John Smoltz was voted the Marvin Miller man of the year award, given for on-field performance and community service.
Toronto's Roy Halladay was voted the AL's outstanding pitcher, and Los Angeles reliever Eric Gagne was selected the NL's outstanding pitcher.
Kansas City's Angel Berroa and Milwaukee's Scott Podsednik were voted the outstanding rookies of their leagues. Esteban Loiaza of the Chicago White Sox and Rod Beck of San Diego won the comeback player awards in their leagues.
Updated on Wednesday, Nov 5, 2003 2:39 pm EST
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Rod Beck of San Diego won the comeback player award
props to the Shooter....
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I'd like to know how Loaiza got "Comeback Player". He's always stunk. Hasn't had anywhere to come back from.
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Madison wrote:I'd like to know how Loaiza got "Comeback Player". He's always stunk. Hasn't had anywhere to come back from.
...words fail me.
And you are the one saying that he will do well again next year. I feel really good right now. Lol.
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Madison wrote:I'd like to know how Loaiza got "Comeback Player". He's always stunk. Hasn't had anywhere to come back from.
so it should really be a "most improved" award
I like "Fluke Year" better.
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by Madison » Wed Nov 05, 2003 6:21 pm 
didn't see that one coming. props to him though...
He's always stunk. Hasn't had anywhere to come back from. 
