A few members of AtHomePlate.com's staff name their picks for major awards for the 2011 season.

Justin Zeth believes Joe Mauer will add another MVP trophy to his already impressive resume.

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National League MVP
Daniel Paulling: 1B Prince Fielder, Brewers
Lewie Pollis: SS Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
Matt Trueblood: 1B Albert Pujols, Cardinals
Justin Zeth: 1B Albert Pujols, Cardinals
Bjoern Hartig: 1B Albert Pujols, Cardinals

American League Cy Young
Daniel Paulling: SP Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Lewie Pollis: SP Francisco Liriano, Twins
Matt Trueblood: SP Justin Verlander, Tigers
Justin Zeth: SP CC Sabathia, Yankees
Bjoern Hartig: SP Jon Lester, Red Sox

National League Cy Young
Daniel Paulling: SP Roy Halladay, Phillies
Lewie Pollis: SP Roy Halladay, Phillies
Matt Trueblood: SP Roy Halladay, Phillies
Justin Zeth: SP Roy Halladay, Phillies
Bjoern Hartig: SP Roy Halladay, Phillies

Matt Trueblood foresees Matt Wieters raising his play to another level in 2011.

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American League Most Improved Player
Daniel Paulling: SP Gio Gonzalez, Athletics
Lewie Pollis: OF Manny Ramirez, Rays
Matt Trueblood: C Matt Wieters, Orioles
Justin Zeth: SP Josh Beckett, Red Sox
Bjoern Hartig: Howie Kendrick, Angels

National League Most Improved Player
Daniel Paulling: SP Jake Westbrook, Cardinals
Lewie Pollis: 1B Mike Stanton, Marlins
Matt Trueblood: OF Dexter Fowler, Rockies
Justin Zeth: OF Matt Kemp, Dodgers
Bjoern Hartig: 3B Pablo Sandoval, Giants

American League Most Disappointing
Daniel Paulling: SP Phil Hughes, Yankees
Lewie Pollis: 1B Paul Konerko, White Sox
Matt Trueblood: 2B Robinson Cano, Yankees
Justin Zeth: OF Josh Hamilton, Rangers
Bjoern Hartig: LF Vernon Wells, Angels

National League Most Disappointing
Daniel Paulling: 2B Chase Utley, Phillies
Lewie Pollis: SP Ubaldo Jimenez, Rockies
Matt Trueblood: OF Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies
Justin Zeth: SP Zack Greinke, Brewers
Bjoern Hartig: 1B Audrey Huff, Giants

American League Most Surprising Team
Daniel Paulling: Baltimore Orioles
Lewie Pollis: Tampa Bay Rays
Matt Trueblood: Oakland Athletics
Justin Zeth: Baltimore Orioles
Bjoern Hartig: Oakland Athletics

Lewie Pollis says Justin Upton and his Diamond-backs are going to surprise and make some noise in the National League West this seson.

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American League Most Disappointing Team
Daniel Paulling: Tampa Bay Rays
Lewie Pollis: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Matt Trueblood: New York Yankees
Justin Zeth: Tampa Bay Rays
Bjoern Hartig: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

National League Most Disappointing Team
Daniel Paulling: Houston Astros
Lewie Pollis: Chicago Cubs
Matt Trueblood: Philadelphia Phillies
Justin Zeth: Philadelphia Phillies
Bjoern Hartig: Philadelphia Phillies

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