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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Yankee Gleyber Torres may be Arizona Fall League MVP. So what?

Brian Cashman strikes out on Gleyber Torres in 2013, then trades Aroldis Chapman to make up for that failure. Tuesday, July 26, 2016

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Fall_League#Most_Valuable_Player_award
Joe Black MVP Award winners
YearPlayerOrganizationPositionTeamRef
2002Ken HarveyKansas City RoyalsFirst basemanScottsdale Scorpions
2003Jason DuboisChicago CubsOutfielderMesa Solar Sox
2004Chris SheltonDetroit TigersDesignated hitterGrand Canyon Rafters
2005Eric DuncanNew York YankeesThird basemanGrand Canyon Rafters
2006Chip CannonToronto Blue JaysFirst basemanPhoenix Desert Dogs
2007Sam FuldChicago CubsOutfielderMesa Solar Sox
2008Tommy HansonAtlanta BravesPitcherMesa Solar Sox
2009Grant DesmeOakland AthleticsOutfielderPhoenix Desert Dogs
2010Dustin AckleySeattle MarinersSecond basemanPeoria Javelinas[3]
2011Nolan ArenadoColorado RockiesThird basemanSalt River Rafters
2012Chris McGuinessTexas RangersFirst basemanSurprise Saguaros
2013Kris BryantChicago CubsThird basemanMesa Solar Sox
2014Greg BirdNew York YankeesFirst basemanScottsdale Scorpions[4]
2015Adam EngelChicago White SoxOutfielderGlendale Desert Dogs

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