Thursday, April 15, 2010

AL Award Predictions

It's time for me to give my thoughts on the end of season awards in the American League. Who will win?

MVP: With so many superstars in the American League, it is hard to pick a winner. It is very difficult to repeat as winner, so there goes Mauer's chances. Then I look at the teams I project to be at the top, and the Yankees seem to have atleast 5 candidates for the award.
Winner- Mark Teixeira(Yankees)
Contenders- Joe Mauer(Twins), Alex Rodriguez(Yankees), Nelson Cruz(Rangers), Ichiro(Mariners)

Manager of the Year: With the Yankees, Red Sox, Twins, and Angels perennial contenders, it is hard for their managers to win the award. Therefore it usually goes to an up-and-coming team who surprised many.
Winner- Don Wakamatsu(Mariners)
Contenders- Joe Maddon(Rays), Joe Girardi(Yankees), Ozzie Guillen(White Sox)

Cy Young: Just as I predict the Mariners to be good, if they are going to be contending, then this guy will have to lead the way.
Winner- Felix Hernandez(Mariners)
Contenders- CC Sabathia(Yankees), Justin Verlander(Tigers), John Lackey(Red Sox)

Reliever of the Year: Nothing really needs to be said here. The man is a legend

Winner- Mariano Rivera(Yankees)
Contenders- Jonathan Papelbon(Red Sox), Rafael Soriano(Rays), Jose Valverde(Tigers)

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