Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Andrew Bailey is voted American League Rookie of the Year.
Florida Marlin Chris Coghlan bats his way to the National League Rookie of the Year honors.
By Tom Singer / MLB.com
Evan Longoria, the third baseman whose powerful bat keyed the Rays' remarkable turnaround season, and Cubs catcher Geovany Soto were named winners of their respective leagues' 2008 Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards.
Longoria, the unanimous American League selection of Baseball Writers Association of America voters, was honored for the 27 homers and 85 RBIs that followed his delayed addition to the Rays' lineup on April 12.
Soto was nearly as popular in the NL, after minding the critical defensive position for the Central division champs while putting up 23 homers and 86 RBIs.
Longoria, Soto are Rookies of the Year....
