Jones nominated for Clemente award

Major League Baseball has announced the names of the 30 club nominees for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, and Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is included on the list. The annual award recognizes a Major League Baseball player who best represents the game of baseball through positive contributions on and off the field, including sportsmanship and community involvement. Clemente, a 15-time All-Star and Hall of Famer, died in a plane crash on New Year's Eve 1972 while attempting to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Beginning Tuesday on Roberto Clemente Day, fans may participate in the process of selecting the national Roberto Clemente Award recipient by visiting ChevyBaseball.com to vote for one of the 30 nominees. Voting ends on Sunday, Oct. 6 and participating fans will be automatically registered for a chance to win a trip to the 2013 World Series, where the award winner will be announced. Here are the nominees: Arizona Diamondbacks - Aaron Hill Atlanta Braves - Tim Hudson Baltimore Orioles - Adam Jones Boston Red Sox - Craig Breslow Chicago Cubs - Athony Rizzo Chicago White Sox - Hector Santiago Cincinnati Reds - Bronson Arroyo Cleveland Indians - Justin Masterson Colorado Rockies - Todd Helton Detroit Tigers - Miguel Cabrera Houston Astros - Jose Altuve Kansas City Royals - Billy Butler Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Jered Weaver Los Angeles Dodgers - Adrian Gonzalez Miami Marlins - Logan Morrison Milwaukee Brewers - Jonathan Lucroy Minnesota Twins - Justin Morneau New York Mets - David Wright New York Yankees - David Robertson Oakland Athletics - Sean Doolittle Philadelphia Phillies - Chase Utley Pittsburgh Pirates - Andrew McCutchen St. Louis Cardinals - Carlos Beltran San Diego Padres - Mark Kotsay San Francisco Giants - Barry Zito Seattle Mariners - Raul Ibañez Tampa Bay Rays - David Price Texas Rangers - Ian Kinsler Toronto Blue Jays - J.P. Arencibia Washington Nationals - Ryan Zimmerman Jones also was chosen to represent the Orioles for the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award, but he didn't make the final cut. The six remaining nominees are Carlos Beltran, Adrian Gonzalez, Raul Ibanez, Mariano Rivera, Nick Swisher and Chase Utley.



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