Pre-Season Awards Picks

It's time to roll out some pre-season awards predictions. So, without further ado, the envelopes, please.

And the winner is...

NL MVP: Manny Ramirez, Dodgers. With a full season in Blue, Mannywood will wrap up his first MVP with astonishing numbers.
(Runner-up: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins.)

AL MVP: Evan Longoria, Rays. Because even with less than one full season under his belt, he is just that good, adn he will be a big reason the Rays will repeat last year's success.
(Runner-up: Matt Holliday, A's.)

NL Cy Young: Johan Santana, Mets. This time around, Santana gets the wins with a much improved pen behind him.
(Runner-up: Ricky Nolasco, Marlins.)

AL Cy Young: Roy Halladay, Blue Jays. Who else is there in the AL? Not to mention he's the second best pitcher in the game anyway.
(Runner-up: CC Sabathia, Yankees.)

NL Rookie: Colby Rasmus, Cardinals. Cameron Maybin appears to be the popular pick, but Rasmus is a step ahead of him in his readiness for the Bigs.
(Runner-up: Maybin, Marlins.)

AL Rookie: Matt Wieters, Orioles. Right now, there is nothing stopping Wieters from becoming the stud hitting catcher he's expected to be.
(Runner-up: David Price, Rays.)

NL Manager: Fredi Gonzalez, Marlins. Especially if the Fish stun baseball and win their division.
(Runner-up: Dusty Baker, Reds. Same reason.)

AL Manager: Trey Hillman, Royals. Same deal as above.
(Runner-up: Bob Geren, A's. Same reason again.)