2005 American League predictions

Here are my 2005 American League standings predictions. I am using a new equation to predict my standings this season and I am quite curious to see how they turn out. Basically, the prediction weighs runs scored versus runs allowed (based on historical trends). The biggest surprises to me were the Rays besting my beloved cellar-dwelling Jays, the inexperienced Indians taking the wide-open Central Division, and Texas taking the West.

American League
East
1. New York Yankees
2. Boston Red Sox (Wildcard)
3. Baltimore Orioles
4. Tampa Bay Rays
5. Toronto Jays

Central
1. Cleveland Indians
2. Chicago White Sox
3. Detroit Tigers
4. Minnesota Twins
5. Kansas City Royals

West
1. Texas Rangers
2. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
3. Oakland Athletics
4. Seattle Mariners

*Minnesota and Detroit are extremely close point-wise, with Detroit having the narrow edge. A strong season by the likes of Joe Mauer and good ol' Canadian boy Justin Morneau could vault the Twins over the Tigers.