You've checked out Tom Verducci's picks for baseball's postseason awards. Below, four more CNN/SI contributors hand out their personal hardware.

Mark Bechtel Nomar Garciaparra, Boston Garciaparra is simply irreplaceable. In the 16 games he missed with a shoulder injury in May, the Sox scored only 3.81 runs a game and hit .253, compared with 5.58 runs and a .283 average the rest of the year. Tim Crothers Nomar Garciaparra, Boston Among the league's leading hitters as a shortstop in the cleanup spot. Jeff Pearlman Bernie Williams New York The A.L.'s batting champ became what DiMaggio and Mantle were before him—a player who lifted the Yanks to a crown. Ozzie Smith Juan Gonzalez, Texas RBIs translate to victories. Gonzalez had 157, and his team won the West.

Mark Bechtel Sammy Sosa, Chicago A no-brainer. He had 59 homers and drove in 137 runs after May 10. The Cubs are a fourth-place team without his bat, and watching him genuinely have the time of his life on the field was a lot of fun. Tim Crothers Sammy Sosa, Chicago The only guy to break Maris's record and reach the playoffs. Jeff Pearlman Sammy Sosa, Chicago Who else? Ozzie Smith Sammy Sosa, Chicago The Cubs would be a totally different team without him. Plus, they made the playoffs.

Mark Bechtel Roger Clemens, Toronto The Rocket didn't lose after May 29, winning his last 15 starts. He led the league in strikeouts and ERA and tied for the lead in wins. It was his second consecutive pitching triple crown, which no other AL hurler had accomplished since Lefty Grove in 1930 and '31. Tim Crothers Pedro Martinez, Boston Where would the Red Sox have finished without him? Jeff Pearlman Roger Clemens, Toronto Clemens is as dominant now as he was in his Boston prime. He's surpassed Greg Maddux as baseball's top gun. Ozzie Smith Roger Clemens, Toronto The most wins, the best ERA, the lowest batting average against, and 15 straight W's. Unbelievable.

Mark Bechtel Trevor Hoffman, San Diego Several starters can stake a claim on the hardware, so I'll take the easy way out and go to the pen. Not that Hoffman isn't worthy: He blew one save all year, converting 53 for a team that hasn't lost a game it led after eight in more than two years. Tim Crothers Trevor Hoffman, San Diego Saved 53 games in 54 chances, the most dominant pitcher in the league. Jeff Pearlman Trevor Hoffman, San Diego There are very few automatics in life. When Hoffman entered the game, it was automatic—Pads won. Ozzie Smith Tom Glavine, Atlanta He's like a quiet assassin.The only 20-game winner in the NL and a solid ERA to boot.

Mark Bechtel Ben Grieve, Oakland Despite a major second-half swoon, Grieve was a dependable everyday rightfielder with good numbers (.288, 18 homers, 89 RBIs). The A's have to feel good about having him as the anchor of their rebuilding process. Tim Crothers Ben Grieve, Oakland The touchstone for optimism in Oakland. Jeff Pearlman Orlando Hernandez, New York Sure, he only won 12 games. But when Yankees pitching looked iffy, he stepped in and showed the poise of a veteran (which, technically, he is). A much greater impact than Ben Grieve. Ozzie Smith Ben Grieve, Oakland A sweet swing, consistent, solid performance. Finished at .288 with 18 HRs and 89 RBIs.

Mark Bechtel Kerry Wood, Chicago Someone with 95-mile-per-hour heat should strike guys out, but what makes Wood so impressive is that his gas isn't necessarily his best pitch. His big hook made a lot of good, experienced hitters look like they were the rookie and Wood was the vet. Tim Crothers Kerry Wood, Chicago His 20-strikeout performance gave the Cubs a reason to believe. Jeff Pearlman Todd Helton, Colorado The former Tennessee quarterback hit .315 with 25 homers and 98 RBIs. No matter how hard Kerry Wood throws, it's not enough. Ozzie Smith Todd Helton, Colorado Hands down over Kerry Wood. A .315 batting average, 25 HRs and 98 RBIs.

Mark Bechtel Terry Collins, Anaheim Okay, okay, so the Angels folded down the stretch—again. But Collins had absolutely no business keeping a team that succumbed to every major medical malady at least once in the race as long as he did. Tim Crothers Terry Collins, Anaheim With all of the Angels' injuries it was amazing they hung in the pennant race at all. Jeff Pearlman Terry Collins, Anaheim There were two Angels who didn't get hurt this year—and both were batboys. Sure, they collapsed again. But Collins squeezed all the juice he could out of a club with 70-win talent. Ozzie Smith Joe Torre, New York You still have to keep everybody happy and focused on the prize. And Torre did.

Mark Bechtel Dusty Baker, San Francisco Someone explain to me how this team is any good. Bill Mueller? Rich Aurilia? Brian Johnson? The only stud Baker had is the petulant Barry Bonds, but Baker somehow took this motley group to a 163rd game. Tim Crothers Jim Riggleman, Chicago Repeated rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated. Jeff Pearlman Dusty Baker, San Francisco Really, this team has no—none, zero, zip—starting pitching, and it still survived. A credit to the man in charge. Ozzie Smith Larry Dierker, Houston The Astros repeated because of him—and a front office that landed Randy Johnson.