Japan's Sasaki voted American League rookie of the year

NEW YORK, United States - Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki (L), who has been named the American League's Rookie of the Year, is seen in the photo sharing his delight with battery mate Bengie Molina (R) of the Anaheim Angels after the major league all-stars beat their Japanese counterparts 8-5 at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3 in the opener of an eight-game exhibition baseball series.

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