Jimmy Rollins won it instead even though all of the fielding evidence swings in Troy Tulowitzki's favor as being the better defensive player. This happens every year at multiple positions, superior offensive player with more name recognition gets the award over a more deserving guy.
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National League Gold Glovers
C: Russell Martin, Dodgers
1B: Derrek Lee, Cubs
2B: Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
3B: David Wright, Mets ([Ryan Zimmerman got snubbed, too)
SS: Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
OF: Andruw Jones, Braves
OF: Carlos Beltran, Mets
OF: Aaron Rowand, Phillies (Frenchie and Rowand tied in votes)
OF: Jeff Francoeur, Braves
SP: Greg Maddux, Padres (Reputation pick)
American League Gold Glovers
C: Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers (another lousy rep pick)
1B: Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
2B: Placido Polanco, Tigers
3B: Adrian Beltre, Mariners
SS: Orlando Cabrera, Angels (Thank God no Jeter this year!)
OF: Grady Sizemore, Indians
OF: Torii Hunter, Twins
OF: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
SP: Johan Santana, Twins
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb
National League Gold Glovers
C: Russell Martin, Dodgers
1B: Derrek Lee, Cubs
2B: Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks
3B: David Wright, Mets ([Ryan Zimmerman got snubbed, too)
SS: Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
OF: Andruw Jones, Braves
OF: Carlos Beltran, Mets
OF: Aaron Rowand, Phillies (Frenchie and Rowand tied in votes)
OF: Jeff Francoeur, Braves
SP: Greg Maddux, Padres (Reputation pick)
American League Gold Glovers
C: Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers (another lousy rep pick)
1B: Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
2B: Placido Polanco, Tigers
3B: Adrian Beltre, Mariners
SS: Orlando Cabrera, Angels (Thank God no Jeter this year!)
OF: Grady Sizemore, Indians
OF: Torii Hunter, Twins
OF: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
SP: Johan Santana, Twins
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