American League Reliever of the Year

In one of the closest votes in league history, Dennis Eckersley narrowly defeats Robb Nen for the AL Reliever of the Year Award.  Eckersley had few saves (17) but was a crucial part of the DC Chip bullpen throwing 149 innings with a 1.99 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. Nen was used in a classic closer role, amassing 34 saves in 58 innings and holding down a 2.33 ERA and 0.95 WHIP.

Billy Wagner finished a close 3rd and had just as many 1st place votes as Nen.

(# Ballots) Total Points (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Votes)
(11)41 - Dennis Eckersley, DCC (5, 5, 1)
(12)38 - Robb Nen, BS (4, 5, 3)
(12)34 - Billy Wagner, PRL (4, 3, 5)
(4) 14 - Tim Burke, URB (2, 1, 1)
(2) 4 - Buddy Groom, GCG (0, 1, 1)
(2) 2 - Steve Howe, BIC (0, 0, 2)
(1) 1 - Rafael Soriano, SH (0, 0, 1)
(1) 1 - Takashi Saito, IBS (0, 0, 1)