Top 5 - AL Rookie of the Year

Here's how I currently see the AL Rookie of the Year race.

1. Huston Street A's
2. Tadahito Iguchi White Sox
3. Gustavo Chacin Blue Jays
4. Joe Blanton A's
5. (tie) Nick Swisher A's (tie) Scott Kazmir Devil Rays

Street wins the award even though Iguchi may be more deserving because there is a bias against Japanese players and because the White Sox are choking so badly. In addition, Street is the poster boy for what MLB wants their players to be. He's articulate, educated and he has a sense of community and responsibility. In short - he's more likeable than Iguchi.

Russ Adams of Toronto just missed making the cut.