2009 MLB Predictions

Every year, I write down my predictions for the final standings and the postseason. Usually it's on a scrap of paper, and maybe I show it to a fellow baseball fan at work. Or maybe I'll email it to a friend. That's it, nothing too official. Well last year, I picked the Phillies to reach the World Series (and lose to Cleveland) but, of course, where's the proof? Well this year, I am documenting it for the world to see. (Author's note: The entire world is, in fact, capable of seeing this, even if only three people will read it.) May I present to you, my predictions for the 2009 Major League Baseball season:

American League
(Standings listed in order of finish, * denotes Wild Card)
East:
Tampa Bay Rays
Boston Red Sox *
New York Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles

Central:
Cleveland Indians
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers

West:
Los Angeles Angels
Texas Rangers
Oakland Athletics
Seattle Mariners

Most Valuable Player: Grady Sizemore, Cleveland
Cy Young: Francisco Liriano, Minnesota
Rookie of the Year: Travis Snider, Toronto
Manager of the Year: Ron Washington, Texas

National League
East:
Philadelphia Phillies
New York Mets *
Atlanta Braves
Florida Marlins
Washington Nationals

Central:
Chicago Cubs
St Louis Cardinals
Milwaukee Brewers
Cincinnati Reds
Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates

West:
Los Angeles Dodgers
Arizona Diamondbacks
San Francisco Giants
Colorado Rockies
San Diego Padres

Most Valuable Player: Manny Ramirez, Los Angeles
Cy Young: Tim Lincecum, San Francisco
Rookie of the Year: Jordan Schafer, Atlanta
Manager of the Year: Charlie Manuel, Philadelphia

Post-Season:
Tampa Bay d. Los Angeles Angels
Cleveland d. Boston
Tampa Bay d. Cleveland

Chicago Cubs d. Philadelphia
Los Angeles Dodgers d. New York
Los Angeles Dodgers d. Chicago Cubs

World Series:
Tampa Bay Rays defeat Los Angeles Dodgers in 6 games