Rookie of the Year

Here are my choices for the Major league Rookie of The Year

AL
1. Evan Longoria-Tampa Bay Rays
2. Alexei Ramirez-Chicago White Sox
3. Jacoby Ellsbury-Boston Red Sox
4. Brad Zieglier-Oakland A's
5. Alex Casilla-Minnesota Twins

Longoria came into this season with incredible expectations and he seemed to meet just about all of them. He was a great hitter, average wise and power wise, and a was a terrific third baseman. The Cuban Missile came out of nowhere to blast 30 homers for the Sox, to pretty much lead them to the Central Division crown. Everybody thought Ellsbury was the favorite for this award, but his slow start killed that. But, his finish has been near smoking and he stole 50 bases this year. Ziegler took over the closer spot for Street after throwing an unheard of amount of scoreless innings in a row. And Casilla replaced Brendan Harris when he went down with an injury, and the rest is history.

NL
1. Geovanny Soto-Chicago Cubs
2. Joy Votto-Cincinnati Reds
3. Jay Bruce-Cincinnati Reds
4. Jars Jurrjens-Atlanta Braves
5. Chase Headley-San Diego Padres

Soto came up at the end of last year and put huge batting numbers. He won the catching job for the Cubs, and belted 30 homers this year. Votto played first base and in the outfield and had both high average and power numbers for the Reds. Jay Bruce came up about a month and a half into the season and the NL could'nt get him out for two weeks. He could be THE star for years to come. Jurrjens could be the Ace of the staff for the Braves once the older pitchers start retiring, anytime now. Headley has incredible potential.