NL CENTRAL
St. Louis Cardinals - This bothers me, but as a baseball fan it cant be ignored. Albert Pujols off to a hot start as always, a full season with Matt Holliday and a pretty solid pitching staff beats out the rest of a fairly weak division. Team MVP: Pujols. Team Cy Young: Wainwright.
2. Chicago Cubs - WILD CARD
3. Cincinnati Reds
4. Milwaukee Brewers
5. Houston Astros
6. Pittsburgh Pirates
NL EAST
Atlanta Braves - Bobby Cox will end his career in the most appropriate way he can, winning the division as he has done 14 times with the Braves and once with the Blue Jays all while knocking out the best team in the National League, the Phillies. Jason Heyward is going to add a huge bat to that lineup along with the addition of Troy Glaus and a full season of Nate McClouth. Their pitching could be a question, but their relief has improved. Billy Wagner is back to form, and when Saito is healthy their bullpen is set top to bottom. Team MVP Chipper Jones (if healthy). Team Cy Young: Derek Lowe
2. Philladelphia Phillies
3. New York Mets
4. Florida Marlins
5. Washington Nationals
NL WEST
San Francisco Giants - Pitching, pitching and more pitching. A consistent Cy Young candidate, again off to a hot start, Lincecum could bring the Giants 20 wins and save the bullpen every time he steps on the mound. Matt Cain may be the most overlooked pitcher in baseball. He is an ace on almost every other team, but stands in the shadows of Lincecum in the bay. The questions at the bullpen can be solved by having 2 Aces on your squad that can go at least 7 innings on any given night. Aubrey Huff was a huge addition to that lineup, and if Molina hits like he has shown us in the last couple years, Renteria brings back his old power numbers, Aaron Rowand brings that grit, and Kung Fu Panda makes himself an MVP candidate.. this is a scary team. Team MVP Pablo Sandoval Team Cy Young Tim Lincecum
2. LA Dodgers
3. Colorado Rockies
4. Arizona Diamondbacks
5. San Diego Padres
AL CENTRAL
Chicago White Sox - Arg. Its hard to look past that pitching staff. If Peavy is healthy and returns to form, he is downright dangerous. Mark Buehrle is the most underrated pitcher in the MLB and is a threat everytime he steps on the mound. Not to mention, the rotation is filled out with Danks, Floyd and Garcia... not one of those is a legit 5 starter. Dangerous. If Jenks maintains control he will be a top 10 closer, and the middle relief looks strong with Thornton and Pena. The Sox lineup isnt to shabby either. They did lose Jim Thome, but also gained the health of Carlos Quentin. Gordon Beckham will have a breakthrough year and Rios should be able to contribute what Kenny Williams was hoping for in 2010. Their bench was strengthened with Pierre and Andruw Jones, so overall this team has what it takes to win the division, unfortunately. Kenny Williams wins the GM of the year. Team MVP: Carlos Quentin Team Cy Young: Mark Buehrle
2. Minnesota Twins
3. Kansas City Royals
4. Detroit Tigers
5. Cleveland Indians.
AL EAST
New York Yankees - Like Reed, I hate following this trend, but its just the way it is. A lineup that can fill out an entire AL all star roster, a pitching staff led by a machine in Sabathia and Burnett, who could turn out to be "ace" calibur, and then of course the greatest closer ever to play the game, Rivera. With the World Series trophy in their locker room, its hard to say they are going to be giving it to another team after 2010. I need not to expand further, we all understand their greatness. Team MVP: Curtis Granderson Team Cy Young: CC Sabathia
2. Boston Red Sox - WILD CARD
3. Tampa Bay Rays
4. Toronto Blue Jays
5. Baltimore Orioles
AL WEST
Seattle Mariners - Pitching wins championships, and in this case, the division. Two Cy Young candidates, Felix Hernandez and Cliff Lee, could be enough to round out that division, despite the question marks in the lineup. Milton Bradley is already causing problems in Seattle, but if he can get going, him and Kotchman can add a bunch of RBIs to their numbers if Ichiro, Gutierrez, and Figgins maintain high averages and get on base. A lot of middle tier players, but if they all perform and play their roles, I think Seattle can finally oust the other 3 teams in this division. Team MVP Franklin Gutierrez (best defensive CF in baseball - will surprise with offense this year) Team Cy Young Felix Hernandez
2. Texas Rangers
3. LA Angels
4. Oakland A's
LEAGUE MVP's
AL - Curtis Granderson
NL - Troy Tulowitzki
LEAGUE CY YOUNG's
AL - Felix Hernandez
NL - Roy Halliday
COACH OF THE YEAR
AL - Ozzie Guillen (white Sox)
NL - Bruce Bochy (Giants)
