Royals add Broxton

The Royals have signed closer Jonathan Broxton to a 1 year 4M dollar contract. Broxton will now be converted as the set-up man for closer Joakim Soria. This addition of Broxton will add a great one-two punch of Broxton and Soria. The Royals bullpen will do better this season, but they just need to find another star pitcher to stay in the division race. They have already traded for pitcher Jonathan Sanchez from San Fransisco, and now adding Broxton will help this pitching more.

Cheifs land Orton

The Kansas City Cheifs have claimed former Bronco and Bear quarterback Kyle Orton to fill there QB need. This means that the Cheifs will pay Orton 2.5 million, the remaining money the Cheifs will owe Orton. The addition of Orton will help the QB need in KC, and might have a chance to win the division, if Orton does well. The Bears had put in a claim for Orton too, but they ended up signing veteran Josh McCown after losing there chance to claim Orton off waivers.

Rangers sign Joe Nathan

The Texas Rangers have finalized there deal with former Twins pitcher Joe Nathan. The Rangers inked Nathan for 2 years worth $14.5 million. Nathan had struggled last season early, but improved by the end of the season. The Rangers had signed hin becuase of the need in the bullpen. The addition of Nathan will help the Rangers pitching in the upcoming season.

Verlander Wins AL MVP

Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander has won the AL MVP award. Verlander was just the first pitcher since Oakland's Dennis Eckersley in 1992, to win both the Cy young and the MVP. Verlander was the first starting pitcher since Boston's Roger Clemons in 1986. Verlander had a phenomenal year in 2011 and might repeat next year too, but can he? Verlander showed what a true number one starter for team really is. Verlander had statistically had a amazing year, and you might not see a preformance like what Verlander had, in a while. Boston Red Sox's Jacouby Elsburry came in 2nd and Toronto Blue Jays Jose Bautista came in 3rd. Congragulations Justin on winning the AL MVP award.

Braun wins NL MVP

Milwakee Brewers outfielder Ryan Bruan beat out Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp to win the NL MVP. Bruan had a marvelous season statistically with a .332 avergae, 33 homers, 111 RBI, and stole 33 bases for the season. Bruan helped the Brew Crew win there first Division title in nearly 30 years. Bruan had a geat year and deserved to win the award. Matt Kemp of the Dodgers was 2nd in voting for NL MVP, and Justin Upton of the Diamondbacks was third. Congragulations Ryan on winning the NL MVP.

Twins hitting the market

The Twins have been active in the off season so far with the additions of catcher Ryan Doumit and Short Stop Jamey Carrol. Minnesota inked Carrol for 2 years and Doumit for 1 year 3M dollar deal. These additions will fill the wholes the Twins have had. The additions of Doumit and Carrol are going to help the Twins big time this season.

The Results are in

The AL and NL winners of the Manager of the year award is John Madden of the Rays and Kirk Gibson of the Diamondbacks. Madden, who led the Rays to the AL wild card after coming back from about 9 games behind to get the wild card. How great is that. The Rays had lost Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Matt Garza, and Rafeal Soriano and still made the playoffs! On the other hand the Diamondbacks came from last in NL West to 1st in NL west. The Diamondbacks had previously lost 97 games the season before. Then made a huge turn around by guiding them to 94-68 this season. These awards deserved to both of these great manangers. Congragulations Kirk and John on winning the award.

Verlander wins in a landslide

Tigers Starting Pitcher Justin Verlander has unainmously wins the Al Cy Young award. Verlander showed what an ace really is in the MLB by winning the pitching triple crown version. Verlander was a beast in 2011 as he went 24-5, 250 strikeouts and 2.40 E.R.A. Now is Verlander going to win the AL MVP award. He could win, but it's tight bettween players Jacouby Ellsbury, Jose Bautista, Miguel Cabrera, and Curtis Granderson. Congragulations Verlander on winning the AL Cy Young.

Kershaw wins nl cy young

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has won the 2011 National League Cy Young. Kershaw dominated the NL with a 21-5 record, 2.28 E.R.A. and 248 strikeouts. Kershaw was the first Dodgers pitcher since Eric Gange(in 2003) to win the award. Kershaw was the first Dodgers starter since 1988(Orel Hershiser) to win the award as a starter. Kershaw deserved the award and did a great job to hold batters in check. Congragulations Kershaw on winning the award.

Phillies beef up pitching

With the addition of rp Jonathan Papelbon, the Phillies have beefed up there pitching staff. With Papelbon, the Phillies make teams pay with there pitvhing. Adding Papelbon will make the Phillies pitching staff beast next season.

Roays acquire Johnathan Sanchez

The Kansas City Royals have acquired pitcher Jonathan Sanchez and Ryan Verdugo from the San Fransisco Giants for Outfielder Melky Cabrera. Clearly this wasn't a good trade for both teams because Cabrera had an outstanding season, while Sanchez disappointed last season. However, the Royals pitching needed real help, as they were one of those teams, who were in the bottom of pitching last season. This trade will help both teams for next season. Good luck to both teams this offseason and next season.

Bucs claim Haynsworth

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have claimed DE/DT Albert Haynsworth from the New England Patriots. Haynsworth, who is having a poor year this season, was previously on waivers for the Patriots. The Buccaners are going to take a shot at Haynsworth. Haynsworth can help the Buccaners because they have already lost DT Gerald McCoy for the season.

Ellsburry, Berkman win Comeback player of year

Jacouby Ellsbury and Lance Berkman are this year's comeback player of the year award. Ellsbury went from playing 18 games in 2010, to a stellar season in 2011. Ellsbury exploded with a .321 AVG, 119 RBI, and 39 steals. While Ellsburry put up big numbers to win comeback player of the year, Lance Berkman went from avoiding the DL and playing outfiled for first time since 2004, to 31 HR in his first season to the Cardinlas. Congragulations Lance Berkman and Jacouby Ellsbury on winning the comeback player of the year award.

MLB Silver Slugger Awards

Here are your 2011 MLB Silver Slugger award winners
AL
C: Alex Avila 1B: Adrian Gonzalez 2B: Roninson Cano SS: Asdrubal Cabrera 3B: Adrian Beltre OF: Curtis Granderson OF: Jose Bautista OF: Jacouby Ellsubry DH: DAvid Ortiz

NL:
C: Brian McCann 1B: Prince Filder 2B: Brandon Phillips SS: Troy Tulowitzki 3B: Aramis Ramirez OF: Ryan Braun OF: Matt Kemp OF: Justin Upton P: Daniel Hudson

MLB Gold Glove Awards

Here are your 2011 MLB Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners.
AL: C: Matt Wieters 1B: Adrian Gonzalez 2B: Dustin Pedroia 3B: Adrian Beltre SS: Eric Aybar LF: Alex Gordon CF: Jacouby Ellsbury RF: Nick Markakis P: Mark Buehrle

NL: C:Yadier Molina 1B: Joey Votto 2B: Brandon Phillips 3B: Placido Polanco SS: Troy Tulowitzki LF: Gerardo Parra CF: Matt Kemp RF: Andre Ethier P:Clayton Kershaw.