Vladimir Guerrero Wins DH Award - The awards keep piling up for the Texas Rangers with Vladimir Guerrero winning the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award on Wednesday. Guerrero beat out Boston's David Oritz and Minnesota's Jim Thome. Toronto's Adam Lind won the award last year. Guerrero had a bounce-back season, hitting .300 with 29 homers and 115 RBIs in 152 games in his first season in Texas. He hit .306 with 106 RBIs as the DH to lead all players in that role. He becomes the second Ranger to win the award after Rafael Palmeiro in 1999. It's not clear if Guerrero will be back with the Rangers next season. The team declined a $9 million option for 2011 on Guerrero's contract. He received a $1 million buyout, but the team has expressed interest in working out a new deal. The designated hitter award is voted on by club beat writers, broadcasters and American League public relations departments. An outstanding DH has been named since 1973, and...
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