MLB Power Rankings

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1.  Arizona Diamondbacks (19-7) Up 1 spot -- The D'Backs take the first spot back over after a rough week from the BoSox.  They are 17-5 against teams in the NL West...they keep that up, they are on the way to the playoffs.

2.  Chicago Cubs (16-9) Up 2 spots -- They are taking advantage of home games, 10-4 at Wrigley.  They have already matched a franchise record for wins April tying with the 1969 club at 16.

3.  Chicago White Sox (14-10) 2nd straight week -- The Chisox are hanging tough in the top three.  Carlos Quentin has been a pleasant surprise, rounding out what has been a solid White Sox outfield with Swisher and Dye.

4.  St. Louis Cardinals (16-11) Up 2 spots -- Despite the blowup from Jason Isringhausen Friday night, the Cards bullpen has been good, especially Kyle McClellan.  A great series with the Astros, can't wait until they play again.

5.  LA Angels (16-11) Up 2 spots -- Most wins and the best record on the road for the Halo's.  Torii Hunter has been great.  Also a surprise...Joe Saunders, the 4th pitcher in the rotation is 4-0 with a 2.55 ERA.

6.  Oakland Athletics (17-10) NR -- The A's have made it to the power rankings, this young team is hungry and talented, a lot like the Diamondbacks last year.  The Big Hurt is back too...he tripled last week?

7.  Boston Red Sox (15-12) Down 6 spots -- Rough week for the Red Sox...a big drop from number one that included five straight losses at one point. 

8.  New York Mets (13-11) Down 3 spots -- The Mets are teetering on the brink of falling out of the ranks completely.  Ryan Church has done well in the Big Apple, .322, 16 RBI and 20 runs scored.

Bye Bye -- Brewers

Comments

[Sweater Vest]

Cardinals way, way too high, my friends. If they played in any other division they would already be five games under .500 -- at least.

[Jeff]

Ok I understand what you are saying Sweater Vest, but that has to mean then the Cubs are also way to high because they are also in the National League Central.