MLB Prediction: AL West

So here's the final of our division prediction. The American League West, who had an unlikely champion last season, the Oakland Athletics. The Angels retooled, again, while the Mariners tried too and the division got a new whopping boy.

1) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

I like the Angels a lot for one simple reason, another year of chemistry. Also, they happened to add Josh Hamilton to go along with Albert Pujols, Mark Trumbo, and that kid Trout (above). The starters are the issue with this team, there's no problem at the top with Jered Weaver and CJ Wilson, but the rest of the rotation is a bunch of what if's. If newcomer Tommy Hanson can be Tommy Hanson he'll be a legit number three, if Jason Vargas can be an innings eater he'll be a good number four. The back end of the bullpen needs a healthy Ryan Madsen, he'll miss the beginning of the season still recovering from Tommy John surgery. For some reason lately, closers are having trouble returning from TJ surgery (Joe Nathan took 2 years, Brian Wilson) if Madsen can return to 2011 form, the Angels are good there. Bottom line, there is way too much offense for this team not to win this division

2) Seattle Mariners

I love the Mariners offseason moves, this team is coming. They finished up last season very respectively and the front office saw that and is trying to capitalize on it. They needed power so they went and got Kendrys Morales and Michael Morse (above). They have fantastic prospects coming, last year's first round pick catcher Mike Zunino will be behind the plate at some point this season. He will also have the privilege of not only catching King Felix but also two of the best starting pitching prospects in the game in Taijuan Walker and Danny Hultzen. All three of these youngster will have a huge say in the Mariners season. Dustin Ackley, Justin Smoak and Jesus Montero are three big what if's but if they can finally have their break out seasons, which the end of last season showed is quite possible, they're the missing pieces that can really push this team into contention.

3) Texas Rangers

One of the most underrated players in the league is Adrian Beltre (above). This guy does it all, he's going to have to take over the role of leader for the Rangers now that Michael Young, Josh Hamilton and Mike Napoli are all gone from the once potent lineup. However, this teams window has completely closed. This team is going to really regret losing Michael Young and a lot of their prospects haven't been panning out (Tanner Scheppers, Julio Borbon, Mitch Moreland, Martin Perez) which means be weary of Mike Olt, Jurickson Profar and Leonys Martin, who are all expected to play huge roles this season.

4) Oakland Athletics

The A's run was nothing short of amazing last year but I see a hangover here. Yoenis Cespedes (above) needs to avoid the sophomore slump, as do starting pitchers Jarrod Parker, Tommy Milone, and AJ Griffin. The most important starter is Brett Anderson, the lefty can be as good as anyone but health has been his problem. The A's also added a lot of depth to the team with outfielder Chris Young and shortstop Jed Lowrie. Young has superstar potential but has yet to live up to it, can he blossom in the crowded A's outfield that includes Cespedes, Coco Crisp and Josh Reddick.

5) Houston Astros

So, the Astros lost over 100 games in the National League, now they're in the American League. I think that's  all you need to know.