2009 Preseason Predictions

After the longest spring training I can remember, the regular season starts tonight with ATL @ PHI. Which means it's time to etch my preseason predictions indelibly in the internets, so that after they prove prescient I'll have proof.

NL East

Mets

Braves

Phillies

Marlins

Nationals

NL Central

Cubs

Brewers (Wild Card)

Reds

Cardinals

Pirates

Astros

NL West

Diamondbacks

Dodgers

Giants

Rockies

Padres

AL East

Red Sox

Yankees (Wild Card)

Rays

Blue Jays

Orioles

AL Central

Indians

Tigers

Twins

White Sox

Royals

AL West

Rangers

A's

Angels

Mariners

World Series

Diamondbacks def. Red Sox

MVP

NL - David Wright

AL - Josh Hamilton

Cy Young

NL - Dan Haren

AL - C.C. Sabathia

Rookie of the Year

NL - Jordan Zimmermann

AL - Matt Wieters

All-Underrated Team

C - Chris Iannetta

1B - Joey Votto

2B - Kelly Johnson

SS - J.J. Hardy

3B - Adrian Beltre

OF - Cody Ross

OF - Carlos Beltran (that's right)

OF - Adam Jones

SP - Ricky Nolasco

SP - Javier Vazquez

SP - Clayton Kershaw

RP - Frank Francisco

RP - Carlos Marmol

All-Overrated Team

C - Joe Mauer

1B - Justin Morneau

2B - Mike Aviles

SS - Alexei Ramirez

3B - Evan Longoria

OF - Ichiro

OF - Magglio Ordonez

OF - Nick Markakis

SP - John Lackey

SP - Carlos Zambrano

SP - Chad Billingsley

RP - Kevin Gregg

RP - Francisco Cordero