As much as everyone wanted Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers to be the feel good story of the year, but my vote goes to Fernando Tatis of the New York Mets. Until Tatis got hurt near the end of the season, I thought he had a great chance at Comeback Player of the Year in the National League. However, Tatis finished fifth in the voting as Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge took the honors.

But it was a nice comeback for Tatis, no matter where he finished in the voting. To be honest, it was shocking to hear that Tatis was back in Major League Baseball. Yet, not only was he back in the big leagues, but he was a main contributor for a few months when the Mets were on a roll.

Tatis actually came back into baseball in order to raise money to buy land in order to build a church in the Dominican Republic. After a two year absence from the game, this was his motivation for returning.

In his injury-shortened season with the Mets, Tatis batted .297 with 11 home runs and 47 runs batted in. It was a surprise season for Tatis and in my opinion the feel good story of the year. I just wish he would have received more votes for the Comeback Player of the Year award.

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Why no more love for Fernando Tatis?

Just 26,338 fans saw Guzman hit for the second cycle in Nationals history. Guzman hit a home run in the first inning and picked up a single in the second, but was thrown out trying to stretch it into a double. Guzman’s double came in the fifth inning and finished off the feat with a triple in the eighth inning to center.

Here is the video of Guzman’s cycle against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Cristian Guzman hits for cycle – Video