Wednesday, March 20, 2019

2019 MLB Awards Predictions

Here are my award predictions for the 2019 MLB Season.

American League
MVP: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees: The league is starting to recognize players from the best teams for the league MVP awards. Judge is someone who broke his wrist last season courtesy of being hit by a pitch and he seems poised for a monster season, possibly better than his phenomenal rookie season. He can do everything whether it's hitting for power and even average as well and provides great defense in right field. He will be benefited in a great lineup too.
Runner upMike Trout, Los Angeles Angels

Cy Young: Gerrit Cole, Houston Astros: Cole is someone in a contract year and I expect him to have the best season of his career. He is in a good rotation too in which it lost some pieces due to injury and free agency departures and he's someone who is hitting his prime at a good time.
Runner up: Corey Kluber, Cleveland Indians

Rookie of the Year: Vlad Gurriero Jr, Toronto Blue Jays: There's no bigger lock in the sport in terms of awards. Gurriero is someone that's gauged a ton of hype and rightfully so. He'll bring the Jays back to relevancy and he'll hit a ton of homeruns in his big league career.
Runner up: Eloy Jiminez, Chicago White Sox

Manager of the Year: Kevin Cash, Tampa Bay Rays: Many folks expect a step back from this team after having a great 2018. Not so fast, I have this team as a playoff team as young players will continuer to grow and develop and veteran additions will prove to be smart.
Runner up: Terry Francona, Cleveland Indians

Comeback Player of the Year: Gary Sanchez, New York Yankees: After a dismal 2018, expect Sanchez to return to the player we saw in 2016-2017. His defense may still be flawed, but his offensive output will be dramatically better and perhaps the best of his career.
Runner up: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers

National League
MVP: Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs: Bryant is someone that was hampered by injuries and inconsistent play last season. This guy is a franchise player and he's someone that is very versatile for Joe Maddon. I expect him to have a season similar (or maybe better) to his 2016 MVP campaign.
Runner up: Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies

Cy Young: Walker Buehler, Los Angeles Dodgers: Buehler is someone who was amazing in his rookie season and pitched very well in big games as the Dodgers made their World Series run. He is now the ace of the Dodgers staff and he'll show it all season long.
Runner up: Aaron Nola, Philadelphia Phillies

Rookie of the Year: Victor Robles, Washington Nationals: Robles is someone that's going to come in and start immediately for the Nats, replacing Bryce Harper. He'll have a big impact on this team right now and in the future.
Runner up: Fernando Tatis Jr, San Diego Padres

Manager of the Year: Brian Snitker, Atlanta Braves: Many folks thinks this team will take a step back, but not me. This team is loaded with talent whether it's young talent or veterans and they will make another October appearance.
Runner up: Craig Counsel, Milwaukee Brewers

Comeback Player of the Year: Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers: This is the obvious choice here as Seager returns from Tommy John surgery. He'll provide a different look to the Dodgers offense as he'll return to forum and could wind up being an MVP candidate.
Runner up: Yu Darvish, Chicago Cubs

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