MLB Midterm Grades for 2009 Predictions

American League East

BOSTON - JULY 07: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates the win over the Oakland Athletics on July 7, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Athletics 5-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

American League Central

NEW YORK - APRIL 16: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after hitting a fifth inning home run against Cliff Lee #31 of the Cleveland Indians on April 16, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. It was the first

American League West

PHOENIX - JUNE 27: Chone Figgins #9 and Torii Hunter #48 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim celebrate after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks during the major league baseball game at Chase Field on June 27, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Angels defeate

National League East

NEW YORK - JUNE 10: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets looks on during batting practice before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies during their game on June 10, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York

National League Central

CHICAGO - JULY 08: Milton Bradley #21 of the Chicago Cubs walks back to the dugout after making the final out of the game as Brian McCann #16 of the Atlanta Braves walks to the mound on July 8, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Braves defeat

National League West

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 21: Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the game with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on June 21, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Dodgers won 5-3. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/

American League MVP

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 11: Joe Crede #24 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by Jason Kubel #16 and Justin Morneau #33 after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics during a Major League Baseball game on June 11, 2009 at the

National League MVP

NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 23, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

American League Cy Young Award

NEW YORK - JULY 04: Roy Halladay #32 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the New York Yankees on July 4, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

National League Cy Young

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Tim Lincecum #55 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Oakland Athletics during a Major League Baseball game on June 23, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

American League Rolaids Relief Award

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 21: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins pitches in the 12th inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angels Stadium on August 21, 2008 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

National League Rolaids Relief Award

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 20: Ryan Franklin #31 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the game on June 20, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

American League Comeback Player of the Year

CHICAGO - JUNE 17: Paul Konerko #14 of the Chicago White Sox swings at the pitch against the Chicago Cubs on June 17, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

National League Comeback Player of the Year

MILWAUKEE - MAY 14: Trevor Hoffman #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers delivers the ball against the Florida Marlins on May 14, 2009 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Marlins 5-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

American League Manny Ramirez Award

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 12: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees fouls off a pitch for strike two as he strikes out for the last out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 12, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Ang

National League Manny Ramirez Award

NEW YORK - JULY 08: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on after grounding out to end the sixth inning against the New York Mets on July 8, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by

American League Carl Pavano Award

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Jason Giambi #16 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during a Major League Baseball game on June 23, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed

National League Carl Pavano Award

NEW YORK - JULY 07: Juan Pierre #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers scores a run in the eigth inning against the New York Mets on July 7, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Image

National League Dan Wilson Award

ATLANTA - JUNE 27: Starting pitcher Tim Wakefield #49 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on June 27, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

National League Dan Wilson Award

PITTSBURGH - APRIL 13: Jack Wilson #2 of the Pittsburgh Pirates fields a third inning ground ball while playing the Houston Astros during the Pirates Home Opener at PNC Park April 13, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Imag

Final Summary

ST LOUIS, MO - JULY 13: National League All-Star manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers and American League All-Star Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees stand on the field during the Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2009 i