American League West Texas Rangers. The consensus is that the this is the season the Rangers put it all together and win the American League West, I'm part of that consensus. By adding Rich Harden this offseason, the Rangers are hoping to finally add starting pitching to their

American League Central Minnesota Twins. Closer Joe Nathan out for the season before we even get under way, I'm still all in. The Twins are moving into a new ballpark this season in Minnesota and have their franchise player, catcher Joe Mauer, signed, sealed, and delivered before he steps into the batters box, I love it. A reigning American League MVP in Joe Mauer and a former American League MVP in Justin Morneau, the Twins duo puts fear

American League East New York Yankees. It's the Yankees, the Yankees are back, as much as it pains me, they are. Departing with aging stars Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui, the Yanks have added Curtis Granderson, a young star coming into his own. The former Detroit Tiger center fielder

American League Wild Card Boston Red Sox. Yes, I'm a homer. But on the other hand, I'm crazy about putting a team on the field that defends better than anyone and marches out three aces named Beckett, Lackey, and Lester. Adding Mike Cameron, Adrian Beltre, and Marco Scutaro signaled one sign, the Red Sox believe they have enough offense, it's

the defense that they are going to focus on and with these starters, you can bet things in Boston are going to look real good very quickly. This may be the Red Sox best opportunity to return to the World Series. With Lackey out to prove he's worth the monster contract the Red Sox gave him this off season, Josh Beckett looking to do the same in a contract season, and Jon Lester looking to bounce back and take his place among the American League elite pitching talents. With Victor Martinez behind the plate every day and filling in nicely in the middle of the Red Sox lineup, the Red Sox have done good by removing veteran Jason Varitek from the picture, now they've got to find a way to get him out of town. The Red Sox are going to win 90 games and while Tampa will give them a run, not much is going to get in the way of a Boston playoff appearance, and in a short series, watch out.
American League MVP Joe Mauer. Can he re-peat as the American League MVP? Of course. The Twins big money man is ready for the challenge, putting a franchise on his back and watching as the Twins usher both he and their fans into a brand new ballpark. Mauer's monster 2009 season both propelled him to this new contract, but it did more to create a legend of a ball player. Mauer slammed career highs in homers, average, OPS, and slugging percentage. Now it's time to get it done. Joe Mauer will repeat and watch the legend grow for this 26-year old phenom.
American League Cy Young Jon Lester. Till he wins this award, I'm predicting he will. Lester has flashed glimpses of brilliance throughout his time in Beantown, and if he puts it together for 162 games, he'll bring a Cy Young back to Boston. If Lester can play behind both Beckett and Lackey he'll stand out in just his third full season in the majors. If this 26-year old doesn't give AL pitchers a serious run, I'll be stunned.
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