In one of the closest races to determine the American League Cy Young Award winner, Rays’ southpaw David Price (20-5, 2.56) outpoints last year’s recipient Tigers ace Justin Verlander (17-8, 2.64) by the slim margin of four points. The difference proves to be the one first-place vote given to the Tampa Bay left-hander’s teammate, closer Fernando Rodney.

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On November 14, 2012 — In one of the closest races to determine the American League Cy Young Award winner, Rays’ southpaw David Price (20-5, 2.56 with 205 strikeouts) outpoints last year’s recipient Tigers ace Justin Verlander (17-8, 2.64 and 239 strikeouts) by the slim margin of four points, 153-149. The difference proves to be the one first-place vote given to the Tampa Bay left-hander’s teammate, closer Fernando Rodney.