Francisco Liriano finished third in the American League Rookie of the Year voting today. Justin Verlander, who helped lead the Tigers to their first World Series in 22 years, landed the honor. Verlander received 26 of the 28 first-place votes along with one second-place vote to give him 133 total points. Red Sox closer Jonathon Papelbon finished second with 63 points while receiving 20 second-place votes, but no first-place votes. Liriano received 1 first-place vote, 3 second-place votes and 16 third-place votes, totaling 30 points. The only other player to receive a first-place vote was Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis (who I assure you, will one day rule the universe), finishing sixth in the balloting.
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