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Preseason Award Predictions

AL MVP: Miguel Cabrera, 1B, Detroit Tigers

Cabrera is bound to get more to hit this season with Prince Fielder in the same lineup as him, and his numbers should at least see a little increase from last season, when he finished in the top 5 for the MVP race.

NL MVP: Matt Kemp, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers

Kemp was the runner up in the MVP race last season and it seems like he is poised to continue his success this season. Kemp could very easily jump ahead of Braun and the other candidates this season if he gets any production in front of him from his teammates.

AL Cy Young: Dan Haren, SP, Los Angeles Angels

Haren had an excellent year in 2011 and suffered from a lack of run support from his team. That shouldn't be a problem this season as the Angels have added Albert and are getting back Morales this season, plus an offense that can produce should equal a better record for Haren.

NL Cy Young: Josh Johnson, SP, Miami Marlins

Johnson is an excellent pitcher and has proven he is among the best in the game...when healthy. That's been the problem with him throughout his career but this offseason he has worked countless hours on strengthening his right shoulder, and it has me believing he can last the whole season.

AL Rookie of the Year: Matt Moore, SP, Tampa Bay Rays

Moore is the obvious preseason choice here as he was dominant in his appearances in the 2011 season and postseason. The AL is already scared of Tampa's rotation, and this guy only makes them scarier.

NL Rookie of the Year: Yonder Alonso, 1B, San Diego Padres

Alonso goes into camp as the starting 1st baseman of the Padres and already has big league experience in each of the last two seasons. So he finally could break through and hang around for awhile in the big league setting, and could be poised for an excellent rookie campaign.