1. The road to the…. Submitted by Aaron Knapke, University of Toledo

2. New York Yankees Est. 1901 2009 AL East Champions 26 World Series Titles, 39 AL pennants Star players: Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixiara, CC Sabathia, Alex Rodriguez Hall of Famers: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle Stadium: Yankee Stadium Last made playoffs in 2007 Manager: Joe Girardi

3. Boston Red Sox Est. 1901 2009 AL Wildcard 7 World Series Titles, 12 AL Pennants Star Players: Josh Beckett, Dustin Pedroia, John Lester, Kevin Youkilis, David Ortiz Hall of Famers: Ted Williams, Carlton Fisk, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice Stadium: Fenway Park Last made Playoffs in 2008 Terry Francona

4. LA Angels of Anaheim Est. 1961 2009 AL West Champs 1 World Series Title, 1 AL Pennant Star Players: Vladimir Guerrero, Chone Figgins, Torii Hunter, John Lackey, Scott Kazmir Hall of Famers: Rod Carew, Gene Autry, Nolan Ryan, Jimmie Reese Stadium: Angel Stadium Last made playoffs in 2008 Manager: Mike Scioscia

5. Detroit Tigers Est. 1894 2009 AL Central Champs 4 World Series Titles, 10 AL Pennants Star Players: Brandon Inge, Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander, Curtis Granderson Hall of Famers: Ty Cobb, Hank Greenberg, Al Kaline, Sam Crawford Stadium: Comerica Park Last made playoffs in 2006 Manager: Jim Leyland

6. Philadelphia Phillies Est. 1863 2009 NL East Champs 2 World Series Titles, 6 NL Pennants Star Players: Ryan Howard, Jimmie Rollins, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee Hall of Famers: Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Richie Asburn, Robin Robets Stadium: Citizens Bank Park Last made playoffs in 2008 Manager: Charlie Manuel

7. St. Louis Cardinals Est. 1882 2009 NL Central Champs 10 World Series Titles, 17 NL Pennants Star Players: Albert Pujols, Chris Carpenter, Matt Holliday, Mark DeRosa, Adam Wainwright Hall of Famers: Ozzie Smith, Lou Brock, Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Bruce Sutter Stadium: Busch Stadium Last made playoffs in 2006 Manager: Tony LaRussa

8. Los Angeles Dodgers Est. 1883 2009 NL West Champs 5 World Series Titles, 21 NL Pennants Star Players: Manny Ramirez, Orlando Hudson, Matt Kemp, Andre Either, Rafael Furcal Hall of Famers: Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Don Sutton, Pee Wee Reese Stadium: Dodger Stadium Last made playoffs in 2008 Manager: Joe Torre

9. Colorado Rockies Est. 1993 2009 NL Wild Card 0 World Series Titles, 1 NL Pennant Star Players: Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitski, Brad Hawpe, Jorge de la Rosa, Garret Atkins Hall of Famers: none Stadium: Coors Field Last made playoffs in 2007 Manager: Jim Tracy

10. Minnesota Twins Est. 1894 2009 AL Central Champs 3 World Series Titles, 6 AL Pennants Star Players: Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Joe Nathan, Joe Crede, Orlando Cabrera Hall of Famers: Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett Rod Carew, Goose Goslin, Walter Johnson Stadium: Metrodome Last made playoffs in 2006 Manager: Ron Gardenhire