Joe Nathan, Joe Mauer, Andrew Bailey, Arod, in NYC to pick up awards

• At the NY area baseball writers' dinner Saturday night, loudest applause went to Aaron Boone.

Comedian made quip about Joe Mauer:

• "During his routine, comedian and writer Bill Scheft told Mauer, who will be a free agent after the 2010 season,
• that all New York airports were closed and that he’ll have to stay until 2015."...

Joe's father: “Wherever he’s happy, we’re happy,” Jake Mauer said."...

• Don Zimmer's big league career began in 1954 with the Brooklyn Dodgers:

""When you hit .258 lifetime you're not asked to give to many speeches." Former Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer, who was presented with the William J. Slocum/Jack Lang award for long and meritorious service."...

• AP, "Arod chokes up when receiving playoffs MVP award," by Howie Rumberg, 1/24/10

• NJ Star Ledger, "Arod Delivers Again as NY Yankees celebrate at BBWAA Awards," by Marc Carig, 1/24/10

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