By Darryl Reina RealGM 2006 Awards American League MVP: Derek Jeter, Yankees Cy Young: Johan Santana, Twins Rookie of the Year: Justin Velander, Tigers Manager of the Year: Jim Leyland, Tigers Comeback Player: Frank Thomas, Athletics National League MVP: Ryan Howard, Phillies Cy Young: Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks Rookie of the Year: Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals Manager of the Year: Willie Randolph, Mets Comeback Player: Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers 2006 Final Player Rankings This Week (Last Week) 1.(1.) Ryan Howard Despite the number of K's, the young slugger is my choice for NL MVP and baseball's top ranking in 2006 (58 HR's). 2.(3.) Derek Jeter The Yankee captain had his most impressive season and is my choice for AL MVP. 3.(2.) Albert Pujols Pujols is the reason the Cardinals are still playing in October. He will finish a close second to Howard in the MVP voting. 4.(5.) Johan Santana Baseball's most outstanding pitcher and my choice for the AL Cy Young award. 5.(4.) David Ortiz Ortiz is the heart of the Red Sox lineup. I hope Theo will protect him with another productive hitter if Manny is moved this winter. 6.(8.) Joe Mauer The young Twins' catcher is this year's AL batting champion. 7.(6.) Miguel Cabrera The young Marlin continues to produce hits for a team with a stable of promising stars. 8.(7.) Alfonso Soriano Let the bidding begin for baseball's first 40-40-40 man. 9.(11.) Justin Morneau Morneau will become a household name if the Twins advance in the playoffs. 10.(9.) Carlos Beltran With the recent health woes for the Mets' pitching staff, Beltran and friends are going to have to outscore their opponents in the playoffs. 11.(10.) Jermaine Dye 12.(12.) Miquel Tejada 13.(15.) Brandon Webb 14.(19.) Freddy Sanchez 15.(14.) Vladamir Guerrero 16.(16.) Chris Carpenter 17.(17.) Lance Berkman 18.(21.) Alex Rodriquez 19.(13.) Roy Halliday 20.(18.) Frank Thomas 21.(22.) Ichiro Suzuki 22.(24.) Vernon Wells 23.(20.) Jon Garland 24.(23.) Justin Verlander 25.(25.) David Wright Honorable Mention: Adam Everett, Yadier Molina, Jason Bay, Mark Grudzielanek, Mark Teixeira, Jake Westbrook, Jamey Carroll, Hanley Ramirez, Joe Nathan, Brian McCann, Jon Papelbon, Francisco Loriano, Alex Rios, Michael Cuddyer, Nomar Garciaparra, Trevor Hoffman, Chase Utley, Manny Ramirez, Travis Hafner, Matt Holiday, Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Cain, Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Zambrano, Derek Lowe, Dan Uggla, Jose Contreras, Torii Hunter, Mariano Rivera, Paul Konerko, Ray Durham, Carlos Delgado, Robinson Cano, Mark DeRosa, Joe Borowski, Josh Johnson, Omar Vizquel, Paul Lo Duca, Dave Roberts, Jake Peavey, Dan Haren, Barry Zito, Jason Kendall, Scot Rolen, Steve Trachsel, Lyle Overbay, Chris Young, Todd Helton, Francisco Rodriquez, Roy Oswalt, John Smoltz, Billy Wagner, Chien-Ming Wang, Brad Penny, Ervin Santana, Gary Matthews, Jr., Ivan Rodriquez, Carl Crawford, Jose Reyes, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, Casey Blake, Grady Sizemore, Carlos Lee, Bobby Abreu, Jeremy Bonderman, Jim Thome, Michael Young, Bobby Jenks, Ryan Zimmerman, Todd Jones, Johnny Damon, Randy Johnson, Garrett Atkins, Mike Piazza, Juan Pierre, Raul Ibanez, and Jay Payton.