Wednesday, February 25, 2009

2009 MLB AL Predictions: 1st Half Award

Hello boys and girls. I am now regularly updating this wonderful blog. So the baseball season is upon us and I feel the need to make predictions for awards and standings for the first half. Then we shall see how I do at the All-Star break. Here we go...

Best of the Best: American League

AL MVP: Mark Teixeira- With all the focus on A-Rod and Sabathia, Teixeira is poised for the best season of his career. And also watch out for something the Yankees haven't had at first base in nearly a decade, a Gold Glove.
Honorable Mention: Josh Hamilton

AL Cy Young: Roy Halladay- Has been the most consistent pitcher of the last 7 years. And this season he will make his case to be traded by having his best season thus far.
Honorable Mention: C.C. Sabathia

AL Roloids Relief Man: Mariano Rivera- The immortal one will continue his Hall of Fame career. But I see this as potentially the only really elite season he might have left.
Honorable Mention: Brian Fuentes

AL Batting Champ: Ichiro- Good year last year, but watch out for this year. He will really need to carry this awful Seattle team.
Honorable Mention: Derek Jeter

Worst of the Worst American League:

AL LVP: Adrian Beltre- Again....Dude, what happened to your career?
Honorable Mention: Melky Cabrera

AL Chan Ho Park Award (Opposite of Cy Young): Eric Bedard- Same question as for Beltre. Why is Seattle the Blackhole of baseball talent?
Honorable Mention: Carl Pavano

AL Angina Award (Worst Reliever): Huston Street- I really hate to make this pick. Huston, you could be so much better. Stop getting hurt and you'll end up with some Roloids Awards.
Honorable Mention: Joel Zumaya

AL Jason Varitek Award (Worst Hitter): Jason Varitek- Boston will rue the day that they gave him a one year contract. He will eventually be benched by the end of the year.
Honorable Mention: Richie Sexson

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