Article: S.F. Giants' Baker named NL Manager of The Year. (San Francisco, California; Dusty Baker named National League Manager of the Year) (Brief Article)

San Francisco Giants manager Dusty Baker, who piloted his club to 103 wins this season and did not earn a post-season bid, recently was named National League Manager of the Year.

"It takes some of (the disappointment) out," Baker said of the honor. "But nothing can relieve the full sting to get so close, but not in (the post-season)."

Baker took over a team that finished 72-90, 26 games out of first place last season in the NL ...

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