Dave Stewart is already the people's choice. Now he's MVP of the World Series, too.
Stewart took control of the Series for Oakland when he shut out San Francisco, 5-0, on five hits in Game 1. He won the hearts of the Bay area with his concern after the earthquake on Oct. 17.The A's completed a four-game sweep of the Series on Saturday, beating San Francisco 9-6, and Stewart was selected the MVP by a media panel.
Stewart stood in the interview room after the game with his mother proudly at his side.
"If I could split this trophy in 24 different directions, and even the coaching staff, I would do that gladly," Stewart said.
"I'm very proud," Mrs. Stewart said. "This is an accomplishment that he's well do."
In this World Series, people were more important than results. The people of the Bay area are all MVPs for making it through a tragedy, and Stewart is one of them.