Top 5 - AL ROY Candidates

Here are who I see as the top 5 candidates for the AL Rookie of the Year.

1. Jonathan Papelbon
2. Francisco Liriano
3. Justin Verlander
4. Kenji Johjima
5. Jered Weaver

I also think Papelbon has the best chance to be there at the end because the high number of innings a starter throws will start to wear on Liriano, Verlander and even Weaver. All three will probably throw more pitches this season then at any time in their lives. That should start to show about August.