AL FANTASY MVP--Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians. Grady has been teasing us with his ability for the last few years, but he really showed the whole package in 2008. Sizemore's only weak point will be his batting average, and even that is respectable at .271. He was threatening to go 40/40 for a while, but it looks like he will fall short of the homers. Sizemore is currently going to score 100 runs, has 33 homers, 89 RBI, and has stolen 38 bases. A HUGE season on a team that hasn't been able to get out of their own way most of the year.
Honorable Mention: Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins.

NL FANTASY MVP--Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins. This was an impossible choice, but due to his speed, Hanley is the choice. How can you go wrong with a guy who nearly hit .300, has 32 homers, 33 steals, 118 runs, and 66 RBI. He needs to drive in some more runs to be the unanimous first overall choice in fantasy drafts, but you would be hard pressed to find a better option in my opinion.
Honorable Mention: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals (what happened to that elbow injury?)

AL CY YOUNG AWARD--Cliff Lee, Cleveland Indians. As much as I bashed this guy and urged you all to sell high, Lee never fell off. Who ever thought that a guy that was sent to the minors in 2007, could dominate so completely for a non-playoff team in 2008? Lee was amazing all season long, sitting at 22-3 with a 2.41 ERA and 170 Ks. This was a no brainer, easiest selection of the bunch.
Honorable Mention: Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays

NL CY YOUNG AWARD--Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants. This second year pitcher looks to win 17+ games for a team that has only won 70 games. Lincecum has had an incredible season, as his ERA is under 2.50 and he will lead the MLB in strikeout with over 250. His quirky delivery has some worried about injury, but he has shown no signs of that or of slowing down. He could be the number one pitcher off the board in fantasy drafts next season.
Honorable Mention: Brandon Webb, Arizona Diamondbacks. With 22 wins it could have easily been him

AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR--Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays. Was this ever a question? From the moment that Longoria stepped foot on the major league field, he was like a 10 year vet. Not only was he hitting, but he got many clutch hits as well. Longoria is hitting .276 with 25 HRs and 82 RBI. He will be an incredible player for years, and was the best rookie in 2008.
Honorable Mention: Jacoby Ellsbury, Boston Red Sox; Alexei Ramirez, Chicago White Sox

NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR--Geovany Soto, Chicago Cubs. He had one amazing season in the minors, so many questioned if it would carry over to the major leagues. Boy, did it ever. He currently sits at 23 homers and 86 RBI, and was an All-Star in his first season in the majors. Soto may also be the first catcher off the board in the first round next season, as he is a big reason that the Cubs have a chance to break 100 years of history.
Honorable Mention: Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds

AL SURPRISE OF THE YEAR--Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox. Quentin was a big time prospect in the Diamondback system, and an injury cost him not only the 2007 season, but his spot on the Diamondbacks roster as well. He landed in Chicago, and he still leads the American League in homers even though he hasn't played since September 1st. Nobody expected an MVP season out of this right fielder, and he was easily the surprise of the year.
Honorable Mention: Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles

NL SURPRISE OF THE YEAR--Ryan Ludwick, St. Louis Cardinals. Raise your hand if you saw this guy hitting 35 homers this season. Ok, put your hand down you liar! Ludwick burst on the scene after spending years on other teams and not getting a chance to play regularly. Injuries in St. Louis gave him a chance, and now he had one of the best season's in the National League. Another no brainer pick.
Honorable Mention: Carlos Delgado, New York Mets

AL MOST IMPROVED PLAYER OF THE YEAR--Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox. He very well may win the real AL MVP, not bad for a guy who was cut in a lot of fantasy leagues back in May. But Pedroia will lead the AL in hits, be in the top five in batting average and runs, and will have a shot at 20/20 in homers and steals. Not bad for a guy who hit for a similar average, but only eight homers and seven steals.
Honorable Mention: Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers; Kelly Shoppach, Cleveland Indians

NL MOST IMPROVED PLAYER OF THE YEAR--Nate McLouth, Pittsburgh Pirates. His average might not have finished what we all might have hoped, but McLouth still had an incredible season with 26 homers, 94 RBI, and 21 steals. Not sure that I expect him to have the same type of season in 2009, but you can never take this incredible season away from Nate.
Honorable Mention: Mark Reynolds, Arizona Diamondbacks.

Since closers have such an impact on the fantasy game, I made up my own category.

AL CLOSER OF THE YEAR--Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles of Anaheim. Not much of a surprise here, as K-Rod broke the long standing single season save record and has stretched it out to 60+. He has struck out 75 batters in 66 innings and is a huge part of why the Angels might win 100 games.
Honorable Mention: Joakim Soria, Kansas City Royals

NL CLOSER OF THE YEAR--Brad Lidge, Philadelphia Phillies. Heard a stat on TV the other day that said if the there were only eight innings to a game, the New York Mets would have a seven game lead on the Phillies. But since there are nine innings to a game, the Phillies look to have the division title in their hands. Lidge is 40 for 40 on save attempts in 2008, and has had an incredible bounce back season after it seemed his career might be on the downswing.
Honorable Mention: Kerry Wood, Chicago Cubs