As expected, Joe Girardi beat out Willie Randolph for NL Manager of the Year, despite finishing with a 78-84 record and getting fired by the Marlins. Girardi received 18 of the 32 first-place votes and 111 overall. Randolph, who led the Mets to the NL's best record (97-65) their first division title since 1988, earned eight first-place votes and 81 points.
Here's a statement from Randolph:
“Congratulations to Joe. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished in my two years with the Mets. We went from 71 wins to 83 wins to 97 victories, and a Division title and the best record in the National League this year. We achieved a lot in 2006, but, we won’t be completely satisfied until we reach our ultimate goal which is a World Series title.”
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There are no points for second place