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Spring is upon us. Sunlight is longer. What does this mean? Baseball. Yes, the smell of the freshly cut grass, the sound of the pop of the ball off a bat, the crackle of the ball hitting a mitt. My favorite time of year. We’re going to do a division-by-division preview, with award predictions as well.

AL East: Yankees

I feel bad for the Yankees. I do. Because even though they spent $450 million this offseason, they are still in the toughest division in baseball. That said, I still think they will win. CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett and Mark Texieria will contribute to a potential championship team. Even though A-Rod will be missed, ‘Tex’ makes up for that production, and when he comes back, they will be better than ever.

AL Central: Twins

Every year, the Twins are discounted. And every year, they exceed expectations. So this year, I’m picking them to win the Central. Maybe now they’ll finish in last place.

AL West: Angels

Bobby Abreu was, quietly, the best free agent pick up of the offseason. They are also in the mix as a championship contender

AL Wild Card: Rays

I was debating back and forth between the Rays and the Red Sox. In the end, youth wins out. A year removed from their surprise World Series run, the Rays have experience, talent, and David Price for a full year. That sounds like success to me.

NL East: Mets

The bullpen was their downfall a year ago. Now, it’s their strength with K-Rod, and JJ Putz.

NL Central: Cubs

They are really too talented.

NL West: Dodgers

Manny’s back. Need I say more?

NL Wild Card: Reds

This is my surprise pick. With Edison Volquez and Jonny Cueto, their pitching staff has two young aces. Add in Joey Votto and Jay Bruce hitting homers left and right, and this team could make a run.

AL MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees

I really feel that the month or so off will have everyone forgetting about steroids. And that will allow A-Rod to flourish

NL MVP: Albert Pujols, Cardinals

Although the Cards won’t make the playoffs, Pujols will be the reason they hang around.

AL CY Young: Roy Halladay, Blue Jays

He’s the best pitcher that you don’t hear enough about.

NL CY Young: Johan Santana, Mets

Could’ve won it last year, if not for the awful bullpen. Now that that’s improved, he should win it.

ALDS: Yankees over Twins, Rays over Angels

ALCS: Yankees over Rays

NLDS: Mets over Reds, Dodgers over Cubs

NLCS: Dodgers over Mets

World Series: Yankees over Dodgers.

Enjoy the season.

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