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1. Roger Clemens,
Toronto

Joins Sandy Koufax, Lefty Grove and Grover Cleveland Alexander as only ones to win back-to-back pitching Triple Crowns (wins, ERA, strikeouts).

2. Pedro Martinez,
Boston

Has credentials to slip into some MVP ballots, too.

3. David Wells,
New York

Workhorse lost only four games all year.

1. Tom Glavine,
Atlanta

Led the league in most important category of all—wins (20)—with sparkling 2.47 ERA.

2. Kevin Brown,
San Diego

Dominant season, but still two wins short of Glavine.

3. Greg Maddux,
Atlanta

Pitching through muscle strain cost him fifth Cy Young.

1. Ben Grieve,
Oakland

Solid numbers: .288, 41 doubles, 89 RBI.

2. Orlando Hernandez,
New York

Only late start with Yankees prevented him from winning award.

3. Mike Caruso,
Chicago

Hit .306 after jump from A ball, though footwork at short needs improvement.

1. Todd Helton,
San Diego

Reminiscent of Chipper Jones as a rookie: .318, 25 HR, 98 RBI.

2. Kerry Wood,
Chicago

Was a lock to win the award before going down with elbow sprain.

3. Travis Lee,
Arizona

Wore down in the second half of the season.

1. Joe Torre,
New York

Alltime AL record for wins (114) speaks for itself.

2. Tim Johnson,
Toronto

Guided Blue Jays to 88 wins (as many as Rangers) and fringe of wild-card race after all seemed lost.

3. Johnny Oates,
Texas

At his best during five-game sweep of Angels in September.

1. Larry Dierker,
Houston

Not afraid to manage against the book.

2. Bruce Bochy,
San Diego

70. His Padres were the most improved team in the league.

3. Bobby Cox,
Atlanta

Franchise-record number of wins (106) for the Braves.