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- Updated: October 27, 2016
HOUSTON — The offseason hardware has begun to roll in for Astros second baseman Jose Altuve.
Coming off the best season of his career at 26 years old, Altuve on Thursday was named the Sporting News’ MLB Player of the Year, joining Jeff Bagwell (1994) as the only Houston players to win the honor. The award, which originated in 1936, is voted upon by the players.
“I think it’s one of the greatest signs of respect is when the players around the league bestow this kind of award on him,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. “He’s earned it. He’s certainly had one …
