Everyone knew Longoria was going to win AL Rookie of the Year. Actually, if he hadn't of got hurt there was a good shot that he could've won AL MVP. Basically, the kid is a stud. Longoria batted .272 with 27 homers and 85 RBIs, which is damn impressive since he missed over a month with a broken wrist. Tampa is going to be a scary team for a long time, and Longoria will be in the center of that young lineup.
You don't see catchers win many aways, but Soto definitely deserve it. Soto hit .285 with 23 homers, and 86 RBIs. Imagine if the Sox could get production like that from their catcher? Anyways, Soto becomes first catcher to win rookie of the year in either league since Mike Piazza of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1993.
Both of these players deserved their awards, and I think they both will be great players for years to come. Unlike Bobby Crosby, or Huston Street...who won it for the AL in 2004, and 2005.
-BMack
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