Though the excitement of the regular year and playoffs has come and gone, some of the days within the American football calendar filled with one of the most anticipation are just now for us.

It begins tonight, when the runners up for the American football Writers' Association of the usa awards are announced (Some p.m. ET about NFL Network). Winners will probably be revealed next week, beginning with Newbie of the Year on Monday, Manager of the Year on Nov. 11, Cy Young on Nov. Twelve and Most Valuable Player in Nov. 13.

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The Gold Glove Awards, presented annually by Rawlings, will be handed out shortly afterward tonight (7 p.mirielle. ET on ESPN2) to the mission's top defensive players. Runners up for those awards -- three at intervals of position in both leagues -- ended up announced last week.

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The American League-champion Royalty had a league-leading four finalists (very first baseman Eric Hosmer, shortstop Alcides Escobar, left fielder Alex Gordon and catcher Salvador Perez) while the World Series-champion Giants had one (finally baseman Pablo Sandoval).

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It was the National League West-champion Dodgers exactly who led the way in NL nominations, likewise with four nominees: first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, next baseman Juan Uribe and pitchers Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw.

Four Dodgers up with regard to Gold Gloves Four Dodgers right up for Gold GlovesAdrian Gonzalez, Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw and Juan Uribe showed off prowess on defense last season to merit Silver Glove nominations

Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is the career innovator among this season's runners up with six Gold Handwear cover Awards, fourth in history amongst Major League catchers at the rear of Ivan Rodriguez (13), Johnny Bench (10) and Bob Boone (seven).

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Dustin Pedroia (Red-colored Sox), J.J. Hardy and also Adam Jones (Orioles), Perez, Hosmer and Gordon are guarding Gold Glove Award winners in the AL. In the NL, Molina and Adam Wainwright (Cardinals), Nolan Arenado (Rockies), Brandon Phillips (Reds), Andrelton Simmons (Braves) and Gerardo Parra (Machines) are also trying to defend their throne.

O's shined in the field in 2014 O's shined in the field in 2014J.J. Resistant, Adam Jones and Nick Markakis usually are finalists for the 2014 Gold American football glove Awards

With one more Gold Glove Honor -- it would be his fifth -- Phillips would likely tie Hall of Famer Joe Morgan for the franchise record among second basemen.

Reds could win a few Gold Gloves Reds might win three Gold GlovesZack Cozart, Billy Hamilton as well as Brandon Phillips dazzled in the field throughout 2014 and have been named Silver Glove finalists for their efforts

But whilst the Gold Glove Awards given out tonight will provide American football lovers with plenty more clarity on the game's top defenders, the BBWAA prize finalists announcement only will take us one step closer to the final reveal.

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You can expect to hear titles from the West Coast (Robert Trout, Felix Hernandez, Mike Scioscia, Madison Bumgarner, Matt Shoemaker in addition to Kershaw) to the midwest (Ned Yost, Andrew McCutchen, Victor Martinez, Jose Abreu, Johnny Cueto, Corey Kluber, Billy Hamilton, Chris Sale and also Wainwright) and all the way to the New england (Nelson Cruz, Jon Lester, Jacob deGrom, Buck Showalter along with Matt Williams).

It doesn't matter if a player suits up for a tournament club -- Buster Posey is a ballot regular -- or a team about the mend -- Giancarlo Stanton and Jose Altuve stand out -- to reign supreme in these particular person accolades.

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Voting for the BBWAA awards come to the conclusion at the end of the regular season. Give voting details will be revealed on the organization's website following the merit shows next week on American football Network.

San Francisco -- Reds general manager Walt Jocketty is definitely toeing an extremely fine line during the Winter season Meetings this week. His pub has to move some participants to meet payroll, but still wishes to contend in 2015.

At the same time, Jocketty is not outright dismissing overtures from organizations that are interested in elite pitchers like rotation ace Johnny Cueto as well as closer Aroldis Chapman.

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Winter Meetings actionDay 4: Dec. 11TransactionOfficial?OF Matt Kemp
C Tim FederowiczTraded to PadresNoC Yasmani Grandal
RHP Later on Wieland
RHP Zach EflinTraded to DodgersNoOF Yoenis Cespedes
RHP Alex WilsonTraded to TigersYesRHP Rick PorcelloTraded to be able to Red SoxYesRHP Ervin SantanaFour-year deal with TwinsNoLHP Mat LatosTraded for you to MarlinsNoRHP Anthony DeSclafani
C Chad WallachTraded to RedsNoRHP Justin MastersonOne-year deal with Crimson SoxNoRHP Alfredo SimonTraded to TigersYesRHP Jonathon Crawford
IF Eugenio SuarezTraded to RedsYesLHP Ross DetwilerTraded to RangersNoOF Ruben Mayberry Jr.One-year deal with MetsNoRHP Andre RienzoTraded to MarlinsYesLHP David JenningsTraded to White SoxYesWinter Meetings moves: Day 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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NFL.org reported earlier Tuesday how the Reds were listening to provides for Chapman. There have been reports, which includes from Fox Sports, that this Reds were listening to offers for Cueto. Jocketty made it clear he was not shopping either glass pitcher.

'I don't know where the Chapman stuff originated. I got hit with it,Inch Jocketty said. 'I walked into the area today and asked your guys if there was anything at all on Chapman. I got three texts and a phone call this morning. Let me listen to anything that makes sense. It had not been something we initiated.'

'Nobody has provided us anything, really. They want to know if the rumors are usually true. It's whatever you want to think. I don't consider, unless we have proposals from clubs, that it is anything legitimate. It's just questioning.'

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Jocketty acknowledged the difficulty of trying to win while also being ready to part with players to keep inside the budget.

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'That's why we have not done anything. We've tried using,' Jocketty said. 'We thought we had been close to a couple of [trades]. In the end, it didn't work out. But you keep attempting.'

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Without disclosing the figure, Jocketty discovered there is a 'magic number' where the Reds' payroll needs to be before the season starts. He reiterated that there was no intention of giving up on 2015 and looking to the future.

'I would say we have a approach in place that we know what we have to do to get to our payroll number,' Jocketty said. 'That obviously entails moving players and agreements that put us around. As part of that plan, discussing just moving guys to relocate guys. We're moving folks to improve the club as well. We're still focused on wanting to win and be competitive this season, but at a level of pay-roll that we have to be at. Just what it basically means is we will need to move a player or a couple and while doing that, perform our best to address our speedy needs.'

The Reds have been attempting to bolster their offense with left fielder, add some right-handed hitting for the bench and make upgrades in the bullpen.

Overall, it was a busy day from the Reds' suite.

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'It was mostly agencies today, which takes a lot of time,Inches Jocketty said. 'I talked to a few groups by phone but haven't attained with any clubs.'

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The Crimsons met with Cueto's agent . A 20-game winner last year, Cueto will earn $10 million next season in the option year of his contract and is among four starters on the team that can be a free agent as soon as the campaign. San Francisco would like to extend Cueto having a long-term contract if it can be done.

'If possibly, I'm not sure it will be, I think it is still something we have to take a look at once we explore every possibility,In . Jocketty said.