Athletics’ Bob Melvin Named The 2018 Sporting News American League Manager of the Year
The honor is especially touching because it is voted on by all nine American League managers.
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Even with the Oakland Athletics’ short run in the playoffs, the organization ends the 2018 season with a positive note. Manager Bob Melvin has been voted the 2018 Sporting News American League Manager of the Year.
In a year of insane twists and turns, @Athletics manager Bob Melvin steered Oakland to 97 wins and a wild-card spot.
He has been voted by his peers as the 2018 Sporting News American League Manager of the Year. https://t.co/mtJap18OKs pic.twitter.com/gv5wVZrvW7
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) October 16, 2018
The honor is especially touching because it is voted on by all nine AL managers. Melvin lead the A’s to a 97-65 record, an impressive 22 more wins than the previous year, and their first playoff appearance since the 2014 season.
Our fearless leader.
Congratulations to Bob Melvin, 2018 Sporting News American League Manager of the Year!#RootedInOakland pic.twitter.com/17MQtPJI4g— Oakland Athletics ⚾️ (@Athletics) October 16, 2018
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