Chosen by staff writer Jim Paulsen
1. Eden Prairie: 2011 Class 5A champion deserves the top spot out of respect.
2. Wayzata: The only real question mark is who will replace Nick Martin at QB.
3. Lakeville North: Most talented team in the South Suburban Conference.
4. Cretin-Derham Hall: A buzzsaw offense, but can the defense hold up its end?
5. Minnetonka: Skippers have a lot to prove in the Lake.
6. Champlin Park: If RB Michael Sales steps up, the Rebels can make a long run.
7. Mounds View: The defensive-minded Mustangs always are in the hunt.
8. Osseo: RB Bridge Tusler is the toughest inside runner in the metro.
9. Eastview: Huge size on both sides of the ball lead the Lightning back from a sub-par 2011.
10. DeLaSalle (Class 4A): The Islanders have at least four Division I-caliber players.
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| Seattle - LP: C. Furbush | 8 | FINAL |
| Cleveland - WP: J. Smith | 10 |
| Tampa Bay - LP: J. Lueke | 5 | FINAL |
| Toronto - WP: R. Dickey | 7 |
| NY Yankees - WP: D. Robertson | 6 | FINAL |
| Baltimore - LP: P. Strop | 4 |
| Cincinnati - WP: J. Cueto | 4 | FINAL |
| NY Mets - LP: S. Marcum | 3 |
| Philadelphia - LP: C. Hamels | 1 | FINAL |
| Miami - WP: A. Sanabia | 5 |
| Minnesota - LP: K. Correia | 1 | FINAL |
| Atlanta - WP: J. Teheran | 5 |
| Oakland - WP: B. Colon | 9 | FINAL |
| Texas - LP: J. Lindblom | 2 |
| Los Angeles - WP: C. Kershaw | 3 | FINAL |
| Milwaukee - LP: Y. Gallardo | 1 |
| Boston - LP: J. Lester | 4 | FINAL |
| Chicago WSox - WP: D. Axelrod | 6 |
| Kansas City - LP: J. Guthrie | 5 | FINAL |
| Houston - WP: D. Keuchel | 6 |
| Arizona - WP: P. Corbin | 5 | FINAL |
| Colorado - LP: J. Garland | 1 |
| St. Louis - LP: S. Miller | 2 | FINAL |
| San Diego - WP: J. Marquis | 4 |
| Washington - LP: Z. Duke | 0 | FINAL |
| San Francisco - WP: R. Vogelsong | 8 |
| Chicago | 1 | FINAL |
| Detroit | 3 |
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