NL Rookie of the Year: Jay Bruce, Cincinnati Reds
It's only a matter of time before Bruce gets the call to patrol center in Cincinnati. He has all the skills to be a star in this game, and he'll begin to show them as soon as he gets called up.
AL MVP: Travis Hafner, Cleveland Indians
Hafner had a down year last year, only hitting 24 home runs. A revitalized Hafner will hit at least 40 this year and will lead the Indians all the way to a World Series title.
AL Cy Young: Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners
With Erik Bedard now the ace of the Seattle staff, Hernandez finally can get comfortable without the pressure of carrying a pitching staff on his back. Expect Hernandez to take back his throne as "King Felix" and dominate hitters en route to the Cy Young and a Wild Card berth for the Mariners.
AL Manager of the Year: Joe Maddon, Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays are becoming a trendy pick to have success this year, and while they'll still finish behind the major powers of the division, Maddon will guide this team to the most wins in franchise history.
AL Rookie of the Year: Clay Buchholz, Boston Red Sox
With injuries becoming a concern for the Red Sox rotation, Buccholz will see significant time in the majors this year, and he won't disappoint. He's already got a no-hitter under his belt and could really take off if given 25-30 starts this year.
Well, that does it for this series. 30 articles, probably over 60,000 words, and a whole lot of time invested into this.
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For those that read my stuff, thanks. I can't wait to do these again next year.
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