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2003 Player Awards

Cy Young: Wilson Alvarez, White Sox & Ismael Valdez, Braves
MVP: Troy Glaus, Angels & Erubiel Durazo, Diamondbacks
Rookie of the Year: Tony McKnight, Angels & Johnnie Thibodeaux, Mets
Rolaids Relief Man: Joe Szczepanski, Rangers & Lorenzo Barcelo, Marlins

Gold Glove:
Catcher: Ivan Rodriguez, Rangers & Jason Kendall, Pirates
First Base: Javy Lopez, Orioles & Todd Helton, Rockies
Second Base: Carlos Baerga, A's & Marcus Giles, Marlins
Third Base: Michael Kwiecinski, Yankees & Morgan Ensberg, Astros
Shortstop: Pokey Reese, Orioles & Deivi Cruz, Braves
Outfield: Andruw Jones, Braves & Richard Hidalgo, Twins
Outfield: Darin Erstad, Angels & Kenny Lofton, Brewers
Outfield: Magglio Ordonez, White Sox & Bernard Gilkey, Giants

Silver Slugger:
Catcher: Mike Sweeney, Orioles & Jason Kendall, Pirates
First Base: Carlos Delgado, Blue Jays & Mark McGwire, Dodgers
Second Base: Stubby Clapp, Cubs & Luis Castillo, White Sox
Third Base: Troy Glaus, Angels & Scott Rolen, Phillies
Shortstop: Chipper Jones, Angels & Ryan Jaroncyk, Reds
Outfield: Richard Hidalgo, Twins & JD Drew, Cardinals
Outfield: Juan Piniella, Rangers & Barry Bonds, Pirates
Outfield: Fernando Seguinal, Twins & Juan Encarnacion, Pirates
Designated Hitter: Jeff Bagwell, Angels & Erubiel Durazo, Diamondbacks

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2003 Post-Season Schedule

All times mountain;

Monday, February 2, 10AM: AL Central Tie-breaker. No day off beforehand:

White Sox @ Royals (KC wins head-to-head, 11-8)

Monday, February 2, 4 PM: League Division Series played. Best of 5 in 2-2-1 format. One day off beforehand except for tie-breaker teams, and after games 2 and 4. Games played every 15 minutes

Royals @ White Sox
Orioles @ Angels
Brewers @ Pirates
Marlins @ Diamondbacks

Tuesday, February 3, 10 AM: League Championship series played. Best of 7 in 2-3-2 format. One day off beforehand and after games 2 and 5. Games played every 15 minutes.

Tuesday, February 3, 4 PM: World Series played. Best of 7 in 3-2-3 format. One day off beforehand and after games 2 and 5. Games played every 15 minutes

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Off-Season Schedule

Here are the steps and deadlines for the pre-2004 off-season (all times MOUNTAIN):

Wednesday, February 4, 11 AM: Deadline to apply rookie tags, sign guys, and request buyouts using existing salary cap space. League year rolls over to 2003 Real-life 2003 rookies imported.

Wednesday, February 4, 12 PM: Round 1 of free agency kicks off

Friday, February 6, 1 PM: Deadline to claim 1 real-life 2003 rookie who played for your team. Ranking for rookie draft begins.

Saturday, February 7, 1 PM: 2-round slow draft kicks off

Monday, February 9, 9 AM: Deadline to submit bids for round 1 of free agency

After rookie draft: deadline to submit bids for round 2 of free agency

After rookie draft: Deadline to request contract buyouts

After rookie draft: Opening Day 2003!

After rookie draft: Deadline to request position changes

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2004 Draft Order

This year's draft is two rounds. The list below does not show traded picks.

1. A's 2. Expos 3. Yankees 4. Red Sox 5. Tigers 6. Padres 7. Astros 8. Giants 9. Reds 10. Dodgers 11. Cubs 12. Indians 13. Phillies 14. Mets 15. Devil Rays 16. Cardinals 17. Rockies 18. Rangers 19. Mariners 20. Braves 21. Twins 22. Marlins 23. Blue Jays 24. Orioles 25. Royals 27. Angels 28. White Sox 29. Brewers 30. Pirates

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Traded Draft Picks

2004:
Brewers 2nd to Twins
Angels 1st to Pirates
Brewers 1st to Blue Jays
Diamondbacks 2nd to Pirates
Braves 1st to Red Sox

2005:
Brewers 1st to Yankees

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