2010 Predictions
It’s prediction day! Here’s my predictions for the 2010 season:
Twins-Specific Predictions
Twins MVP: Jason Kubel – I’m predicting he figures out lefties and gets his average well above .300
Twins Top Pitcher: Francisco Liriano – The Franchise is back!
Twins Best Rookie: Wilson Ramos – I’m going to predict Gardy gets his wish and Ramos plays a good chunk of the season in Minnesota after raking in Rochester during the spring months
Twins Most Improved Player: Delmon Young – I’m going to say his streamlined mechanics help him make more contact
Bold Predictions: Anthony Slama is closing games in September
A.L. Central Prediction :
- Minnesota
- Chicago
- Detroit
- Kansas City
- Cleveland
Three Keys to Success for the Twins: Health. They can’t really afford to lose more than one starting pitcher for a significant amount of time.
Rest of the League Predictions
A.L. MVP: Mark Teixeira, NYY
N.L. MVP: Albert Pujols, STL
A.L. Cy Young: Zack Greinke, KC
N.L. Cy Young: Adam Wainwright, STL
A.L. Rookie of the Year: Brian Matusz, BAL
N.L. Rookie of the Year: Alcides Escobar, MIL
A.L. Breakout Player of the Year: Travis Snider, TOR
N.L. Breakout Player of the Year: Carlos Gomez, MIL
A.L. Comeback Player of the Year: Dontrelle Willis, DET
N.L. Comeback Player of the Year: Jose Reyes, NYM
A.L. Playoff Predictions:
- ALDS – Twins over Yankees, Rangers over Red Sox
- ALCS – Twins over Rangers
N.L. Playoff Predictions:
- NLDS – Braves over Giants, Cardinals over Phillies
- NLCS – Braves over Cards
World Series Prediction:
- Twins over Braves in seven.