American League Predictions
*I picked the Indians to win it all last year, so take these with a few truckloads of salt.

AL East
1. Boston Red Sox- They just have a better rotation, and I expect them to hold off any Yankees surge this season.
2. New York Yankees- JohnnyDamon's arrival will not impact anything. Well, except his beard and hair.
3. Toronto Blue Jays- Just throwing money around -- Nine million for B.J Ryan -- will improve a bad team to mediocre.
4. Baltimore Orioles- Have been lost ever since the Indians dumped them in the 1997 ALCS.
5. Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Continue to be the best case for contraction.

AL Central
1. Chicago White Sox- Jim Thome is healthy, and the starting staff still looks strong.
2. Cleveland Indians- I can't pick the Indians to win anything as long as Casey Blake occupies a spot in the starting lineup.
3. Minnesota Twins- They have as much of a shot at the Wild Card as the Indians, in all honesty. But talent for talent, the Indians are still better. I do feel, with Santana on the mound, and a little luck, this team could surprise big.
4. Detroit Tigers- Kenny Rogers? Eight Million?
5. Kansas City Royals- Why did Reggie Sanders sign there?

AL West
Los Angeles Angels- Bartolo Colon is still there, and the offense is still the best in the division.
Oakland A's- Frank Thomas' pessimism might just be enough to bring the rest of the team down.
3. Texas Rangers- Kevin Millwood and a whole lot of question marks.
4. Seattle Mariners- Mike Hargrove has lost weight, so that's a positive.

AL Wild Card: Oakland A's
AL champion: Angels