Nov 19
LHP J.A. Happ coped with the disappointment of opening the season in the Phillies' bullpen, handled the mid-season rumors that he'd either be traded for Roy Halladay or lose his spot in the rotation to Pedro Martinez, then withstood a rib-cage injury in early September. Through it all, he emerged as the Phillies' most consistent pitcher. But it wasn't enough to earn Happ the distinction of NL Rookie of the Year. The award, unveiled Nov. 16 by the Baseball Writers Association of America, went to Florida LF Chris Coghlan. Happ finished a close second.
