The 12th annual Diamond Awards, which will be held January 26 at Target Field, are based on voting conducted by the Twin Cities chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. The event benefits research, education and care in brain, nerve and muscle disorders at the University of Minnesota.
Former Twins general manager Terry Ryan will also be honored with the Mike Augustin "Media Good Guy" Award. The long-time GM, who was dismissed in July, was known as perhaps the most accessible executive in baseball, meeting with the local media before every game.
Right-hander Ervin Santana, who led the rotation by posting a 3.