Comeback Player of the Year

Major League Baseball and Viagra, the presenting sponsor, have announced the nominees for the 2005 Comeback Player of the Year Award, and balloting is now under way. Your vote will automatically enter you into a sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes -- like game-used bases from the All-Star Game or the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a World Series game this fall.

In the American League, the candidates are Jason Giambi of the Yankees, Roy Halladay of the Blue Jays, Bob Wickman of the Indians, Jay Gibbons of the Orioles, Richie Sexson of the Mariners and Barry Zito of the A's.

In the National League, the choices are Cliff Floyd of the Mets, Brian Fuentes of the Rockies, Troy Glaus of the Diamondbacks, Ken Griffey Jr. of the Reds, Todd Jones of the Marlins and Andy Pettitte of the Astros.

Go here to vote on the award.

I'd recommend Bob Wickman in the American League and Ken Griffey Jr. in the National League. With a 12 and 4 record, Roy Halladay would likely be a better choice than Wickman had he not suffered a broken leg in mid-July.