Ryan Zimmerman, John Lannan Headline 2009 Washington Nationals DC-IBWA Awards

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The Washington, D.C. chapter of the Internet Baseball Writers Association (DC-IBWA) is an organization comprised of Internet writers, online media outlets and bloggers. 

In accordance with its stated goal of promoting the members of the association and increasing awareness and respect as active members of the media that cover the Washington Nationals, the DC-IBWA is pleased to announce its member-voted winners of Post-Season Player Achievement Awards.

Each individual award is named after a member of the district’s storied baseball heritage, to promote awareness of the significance of the history of Washington, D.C. baseball.  

Voters were asked to name first, second and third place for each category. First-place votes received five points, second-place votes received three points and third-place votes received one point.

Twenty ballots from association members were submitted from the following online media outlets:  Nationals News Network, Nationals Pride, We’ve Got Heart, Centerfield Gate, FJB, Federal Baseball, The Nationals Enquirer, DC Sports Box, Nationals Inquisition, Nats Fanboy Looser, Planetary Nats, Bang! Zoom!, Nats Nation, Let Teddy Win!, Nationals Review, DC Sports Plus, Passing Time Between Wil Nieves Bombs.

You can find more information about the DC-IBWA, and their membership, by visiting the Web site at http://dc-ibwaa.blogspot.com/ or contacting us at DCIBWA@gmail.com.

Goose Goslin Most Valuable Player

Player most valuable to the success of the Washington Nationals:

1^st:  Ryan Zimmerman (92 points, 16 first place votes)

2^nd:  Adam Dunn (41 points, one first place vote)

3^rd:  Nyjer Morgan (25 points, three first place votes)

Others:  John Lannan (19), Josh Willingham (3)

Walter Johnson Starting Pitcher of the Year

Excellent performance as a starting pitcher

1^st:  John Lannan (96 points, 18 first place votes)

2^nd:  Jordan Zimmermann (42 points, two first place votes)

3^rd:  Craig Stammen (22 points)

Others:  J.D. Martin (6), Garrett Mock (4), Livan Hernandez (3),

Ross Detwiler (2)

Frederick "Firpo" Marberry Relief Pitcher of the Year

Excellent performance as a relief pitcher

1^st:  Tyler Clippard (80 points, 13 first place votes)

2^nd:  Mike MacDougal (55 points, six first place votes)

3^rd:  Sean Burnett (29 points, one first place vote)

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