....Today the Baseball Writers association Of American revealed their choices for managers of the year in botht he American and National Leagues.lots of fans from around this part of the country figured Twins mentor Ron Gardenhire would be the perfect selection for the American league honor but he came in second....Scioscia was an iron man for the Angels and kept them going after the death of pitcher Nick Adenhart at the start of the season..Under is leadershp the Angels won their 5th American league west title in six years before falling in six game to the Yankees in the playoffs.Scioscia also picke up the award in 2002.