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Matt Harvey, A-Rod Nominated For Comeback Player Of The Year Award

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Who doesn’t love a good comeback? Especially in New York?

Mets ace Matt Harvey and Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez have been nominated for the Comeback Player of the Year Award in their respective leagues.

In addition to A-Rod, the candidates in the American League are Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder and Royals designated hitter Kendrys Morales.

Rodriguez missed all of 2014 due to a season-long drug suspension. He’s exceeded expectations this season, playing 147 games. The 40-year-old is hitting .252 with 33 home runs and 86 RBIs and has posted a .