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Verlander wins AL Rookie of the Year Award

Taking 26 of 28 first place votes, Justin Verlander easily won the American League Rookie of the Year Award. The award is handed out by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Verlander's 26 first place votes and 133 total points put him 70 points ahead of second place Jonathon Papelbon.

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