Mid-Season Baseball Awards (AL)

MVP- Adrian Gonzalez (Boston Red Sox)

Cy Young-Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers)

Rookie of the Year-Michael Pineda (Seattle Mariners)

Comeback Player-Josh Beckett (Boston Red Sox)

Most Improved- Curtis Granderson (New York Yankees)

All Stars:

LF- Jacoby Ellsbury (Boston Red Sox); I know he is a center fielder, but Ellsbury deserves a starting spot and there are no other left fielders more deserving than Ellsbury.

CF- Curtis Granderson (New York Yankees); found his swing this year, also found power (from out of nowhere) and is tied for 2nd in the MLB in homeruns with 21.

RF-Jose Bautista (Toronto Blue Jays); following his sensational season last year with another MVP-worthy performance this year.

C-Alex Avila (Detroit Tigers); weak catching class this year from the AL, however Avila is putting up great numbers and playing even better defense for Detroit.

1B-Adrian Gonzalez (Boston Red Sox); leading league in RBI (69), almost automatic in middle of lineup for the Sox.

2B-Robinson Cano (New York Yankees); with Dustin Pedroia suffering from a slow start, Cano has distanced himself as the best second baseman in the league.

3B-Adrian Beltre (Texas Rangers)- surprising start, only because he is playing superior defense to Youkilis and A-Rod.

SS-Asdrubal Cabrera-no explanation needed, is having a career year

DH-David Ortiz (Boston Red Sox)- Like Granderson, he has rejuvenated his swing and added more power, leading the Sox in homeruns (17).

Starting Pitcher-

Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers); Verlander wins toss-up between him and Beckett. Nearly threw two other no-hitters this year to add to his first.

Bullpen-

Josh Beckett (Boston Red Sox); having incredible bounce-back year with lowest qualifying ERA in the majors (1.80). Two-hit Yankees earlier this year.

Jon Lester (Boston Red Sox); hottest start out of any of the pitchers (9 wins).

Felix Hernandez (Seattle Mariners); leading league in K's (108).

Jared Weaver (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim); having another dominating season

James Shields (Tampa Bay Rays)

Gio Gonzalez (Oakland Athletics)

C.C. Sabathia (New York Yankees)

Michael Pineda (Seattle Mariners)

Alexi Ogando (Texas Rangers)

Kyle Farnswoth (Tampa Bay Rays)

Mariano Rivera (New York Yankees)

Bench-

Kevin Youkilis (Boston Red Sox)

Alex Rodriguez (New York Yankees)

Matt Joyce (Tampa Bay Rays)

Michael Young (Texas Rangers)

Miguel Cabrera (Detroit Tigers)

Mark Teixeria (New York Yankees)

Adam Jones (Baltimore Orioles)

Paul Konerko (Chicago White Sox)

Elvis Andrus (Texas Rangers)

Alex Gordon (Kansas City Royals)

Matt Weiters (Baltimore Orioles)

Snubs:

Derek Jeter (NYY)

Dan Haren (LAA)

Jeremy Hellickson (TB)

David Price (TB)

Brandon League (SEA)

Chris Perez (CLE)

Dustin Pedroia (BOS)

Zach Britton (BAL)

C.J. Wilson (TEX)

Ian Kinsler (TEX)

Ricky Romero (TOR)

Michael Cuddyer (MIN)

Josh Hamilton (TEX)

Note: all stats as of 6/22/11