Chicago Cubs Arrieta, Rizzo win Silver Slugger awards

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Friday, November 11, 2016
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Lego recreated the last inning of the 2016 World Series, where the Chicago Cubs won the title for the first time in 108 years.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Cubs World Series-winning pitcher Jake Arrieta and first baseman Anthony Rizzo were named as Silver Slugger Award winners Thursday.



Here's a full list of the 2016 Silver Slugger Team, which is presented by Louisville Slugger and selected by major league coaches and managers.



AMERICAN LEAGUE


Catcher - Salvador Perez, Royals


First base - Miguel Cabrera, Tigers


Second base - Jose Altuve, Astros


Third base - Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays


Shortstop - Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox


Outfield - Mookie Betts, Red Sox


Outfield - Mike Trout, Angels



Outfield - Mark Trumbo, Orioles


Designated hitter - David Ortiz, Red Sox



NATIONAL LEAGUE


Catcher - Wilson Ramos, Nationals


First base - Anthony Rizzo, Cubs


Second base - Daniel Murphy, Nationals


Third base - Nolan Arenado, Rockies



Shortstop - Corey Seager, Dodgers


Outfield - Charlie Blackmon, Rockies


Outfield - Yoenis Cespedes, Mets


Outfield - Christian Yelich, Marlins


Pitcher - Jake Arrieta, Cubs



Just for fun, here's an awesome recreation of the 2016 World Series, where the Cubs won the title for the first time in 108 years. Enjoy!





The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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