MLB 2014 Predictions

As we eclipse the 100 game mark of the 2014 season, I would be remiss if I didn't put it down in digital stone my predictions for the end of the year awards and playoff picks.

World Series Winner - Los Angelos Dodgers, I think that certain chutz'pah is finally present in the largest salary team.

AL West Division Champ - Oakland A's, Also my pick to make the World Series from the AL side
AL Central Division Champ - Detroit Tigers, Not enough talent in the AL Central for anyone to catch them.
AL East Division Champ - New York Yankees, They will find a way to bring in some starting pitching try to make something special happen for Jeter.
AL Wild Cards - Angels and Mariners, Lot of West Coast Love this season!

NL West Division Champ - Los Angelos Dodgers, Sorry San Fran...
NL Central Division Champ - St. Louis Cardinals, Pitching has kept them close, either Molina's return or a a Craig/Holiday burst of offense will sneak them into the playoffs.
NL East Division Champ - Washington Nationals, in a year of tight NL races, NL east will probably go down to the last week of the season.
NL Wild Cards - Braves and Brewers, Braves win the game by about 8 runs.

---Silver Sluggers---

1B NL - Anthony Rizzo (Cubs), Only if he clears 40 HR's, Otherwise Goldschmidt, but not having the league HR leader win a Slugger award is criminal.
1B AL - Jose Abreau (White Sox)
2B NL - Neil Walker (Pirates)
2B AL - Jose Altuve (Astros), Sorry Cano, but if a small ball player is going to win it this year, Jose has you beat hands down.
SS NL - Troy Tuliwitzki (Rockies)
SS AL - Alexia Ramirez (White Sox)
3B NL - Todd Fraizer (Reds)
3B AL - Josh Donaldson (A's), I'd feel better about this pick if his AVG rose about 20 points
C NL - Buster Posey (Giants), I think Buster has a few more hot streaks in him this season then Lucroy
C AL - Yan Gomes (Indians)
OF NL - Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins), Andrew McCuthen (Pirates), Yasiel Puig (Dodgers)
OF AL - Mike Trout (Angels), Jose Bautista (Jays), Nelson Cruz (Orioles)
P NL - Madison Bumgarner (Giants)
P AL - HAHAHHAHAHAHA!!
DH AL - Victor Martinez (Tigers)

---Gold Gloves---

1B NL - Adrian Gonzales (Dodgers)
1B AL - Chris Davis (Orioles)
2B NL - Brandon Phillips (Reds)
2B AL - Dustin Pedroia (Red Sox)
SS NL - Troy Tuliwitzki (Rockies)
SS AL - Erick Aybar (Angels)
3B NL - Pablo Sandaval (Giants)
3B AL - Kyle Seager (Mariners)
C NL - Yadier Molina (Cardinals) He waited to qualify before getting hurt, and his numbers are still phenomenal
C AL - Brian McCann (Yankees)
OF NL - Jason Heyward (Braves), Christian Yelich (Marlins), Denard Span (Nationals)
OF AL - Nick Markakis (Orioles), Jackie Bradley Jr. (Red Sox), Yoenis Cespedes (A's)
P NL - Henerson Alveraz (Marlins)
P AL - Dallas Keuchel (Astros)

---Cy-Young---

American League - Felix Hernandez (Mariners), Tanaka was looking really good before his elbow whoas, but the King has been lights out all year.
National League - Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers), Wainwright lost a lot of votes after piping pitches to Jeter.

---Most Valuable Player---

National League - Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) Hat trick for individual awards
American League - Mike Trout (Angels) There is a lot of love for this guy among sports writers, and his numbers make a vote for Mike very palpable.