Article: Tejada Beats A-Rod for AL MVP Award

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Miguel Tejada played it safe, telling himself that Alex Rodriguez most certainly would win the American League MVP award.

In reality, the Oakland Athletics shortstop knew he had a pretty decent chance himself, and he was nervous for a week leading up to the announcement. He struggled to eat for two days.

On Tuesday, though, he ate in high company.

Tejada beat out A-Rod for the award, then was honored by the president of the Dominican Republic _ in his palace, with about 1,000 others there to join the celebration.

"I think this week, the whole month will be a happy time for me," Tejada said.

The 26-year-old Tejada ...

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