Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira Headline 2009 AL Gold Glove Winners

NEW YORK — Derek Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove
at shortstop, joining New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the
American League players honored for fielding excellence.

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter and
Seattle right fielder Ichiro Suzuki both won for the ninth straight year.
First-time winners Tuesday included Rays third baseman Evan Longoria, Baltimore
outfielder Adam Jones and White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle.

Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer and Detroit second baseman
Placido Polanco
each earned their second Rawlings Gold Glove Award. National
League winners will be announced Wednesday.

Jeter and Teixeira helped lead the Yankees past
Philadelphia last week for the team's 27th World Series championship.

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