NL predictions
Which team is spending the most on its top three pitchers this season? Which pitcher makes the most money and how long is he signed for? Use this tool to compare 2012 pitcher salaries.
Most valuable player
Joey Votto, Reds. Drop-off in 2011 numbers not as steep as you might think.
Cy Young Award
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers. Most amazing: He just turned 24 in March.
Manager of the year
Ron Roenicke, Brewers. If Brew Crew repeats without Prince, he deserves it.
Rookie of the year
Yonder Alonso, Padres. Has the perfect ROY combination of opportunity and ability.
Wild-card game
Marlins over Diamondbacks
Division series
Giants over Brewers, Phillies over Marlins
League championship
Giants over Phillies
AL predictions
Most valuable player
Robinson Cano, Yankees. Top-six vote-getter in each of last two years.
Cy Young Award
Felix Hernandez, Mariners. Coin toss: Heads, it’s Hernandez; tails, it’s Detroit’s Justin Verlander.
Manager of the year
Joe Maddon, Rays. Voters love a David-beats-Goliath story, even if it doesn’t really apply.
Rookie of the year
Jesus Montero, Mariners. He’s gonna play plenty. He’s gonna rake plenty.
Wild-card game
Yankees over Rangers
Division series
Rays over Tigers, Angels over Yankees
League championship
Angels over Rays
World Series
Angels over Giants
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