prediciton for the baseball 06 season: 2005 American League EAST 1 NY Yankees - they should get by regular season with the offense; revamped bullpen 2 Boston - great tandem of Ramirez & Ortiz; infielders? like signing of lowell; closer(s)?? 2 Toronto - great off season signing, will paying too much get you wins? 4 Baltimore - outfielders? Roberts is one year wonder 5 Tampa Bay - great group of youngster but not enuf to compete with heavyweights CENTRAL 1 Chicago Sox - champ roster is stronger than last year, Vazquez and Thome should help 2 Cleveland - players should play harder withthe team commitment to young players 3 Detroit - how healthy is Magglio? suspect pitching 4 Minnesota - no major signing; pitchign is still strong 5 Kansas City - worst team in baseball? WEST 1 Oakland - best rotation in AL? great infielders, big name signing should help offense 2 LA Angels of Anahiem - good pitching but how about offense? Vlad need help 3 Texas - offense is good how about the pitching? 4 Seattle - woeful pitching staff, not enuf players to contend in the best divison, good pick up - Washburn, Jojima Most Valuable Player - Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees Cy Young - Rich Harden, Oakland A's Most Improved Player - Mike Lowell, Boston Red Sox Rookie of the Year - Kenji Jojima, Seattle Mariners Sleeper team - Texas Rangers