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Pics from the BBWAA New York Dinner

Saturday, January 24, 2015 was the BBWAA New York Dinner, where major national awards (MVP, Cy Young, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year) as well as the New York Chapter awards are presented. I was there, and took some photos I thought might be of interest to Orioles fans. (No, I'm not special. Basically, any fan who shells out for a ticket can attend.)

Buck Showalter was there to collect his AL Manager of the Year award.

Buck Showalter

He and Stick Michaels had some funny stories about each other.

Buck Showalter and Stick Michaels

(You can hear one or two of them here. See other clips from the event here. They will also be highlights aired on the MLB Network Friday night.)

Cal Ripken, Jr. was there.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

He was honored with the "You Gotta Have Heart" award. He shared it with Pete Frates, founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Jose Abreu, the AL Rookie of the Year, and Dellin Betances, the New York Player of the Year.

Jose Abreu and Dellin Betances

Cal Ripken, Jr. introduced Abreu and presented him with his award.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

Cal Ripken, Jr. and Jose Abreu

Sandy Koufax flanked by former commissioner Bud Selig (right) and new commissioner Rob Manfred (left).

Rob Manfred, Sandy Koufax, and Bud Selig

Manfred officially assumed the commissioner’s duties at midnight that night.

There's a program book, called The Scorebook, that's a sort year in review, along with short articles about the people being honored. There are many ads in it, purchased by individuals, companies, and teams to honor people for their achievements or memorialize their passing.

This is the Orioles' ad congratulating Showalter:

Orioles ad

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