Twins' Kody Clemens nominated for Silver Slugger award

Kody Clemens of the Minnesota Twins has been nominated for the Silver Slugger award, recognizing his performance as one of the top second basemen in the AL. He hit 27 home runs this season, leading his position, although he faces competition from Chase Meidroth, who holds a higher OPS. The Twins are also nominated for Offensive Team of the Year but face challenges as they do not lead any major offensive categories in the league. The announcements come during a time of uncertainty with potential MLB lockouts affecting future seasons. Awards voting results will be revealed this week.

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