MLB Power Rankings (as of 6/05/2010)
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Isn’t the cream supposed to rise to the top? We’re seeing it with some of the preseason MLB contenders, but other supposed powerhouses continue to struggle.
That’s the theme in another confusing addition of the power rankings.
1. (1) Tampa Bay Rays (20-7): No signs of slowing down. The bats were always projected to excel but it’s especially exciting to see young throwers like Wade Davis living up to their potential.
2. (2) New York Yankees (19-8): Keeping pace with the Rays even though A-Rod hasn’t really gotten going yet. Joba Chamberlain has been a revelation in the pen.
3. (5) Minnesota Twins (19-9): Still winning even with Joe Mauer on the shelf. This is no one-man team.
4. (3) St. Louis Cardinals (18-10): As if they needed another dominant hurler, rookie Jaime Garcia has been a monster so far.
5. (10) San Francisco Giants (16-10): Barry Zito is back! But that still doesn’t solve the hitting woes. I don’t see them rising much higher than fifth in these rankings.
6. (8) Philadelphia Phillies (16-11): They’ve been a bit underwhelming but, let’s remember, they’re doing it without their top table setter Jimmy Rollins.
7. (4) New York Mets (15-13): Coming back to Earth slightly. I’m still not a believer. They struggle to hit and I’m not convinced they’ll get more than one above-average season from their starting rotation.
8. (6) San Diego Padres (17-11): Chase Headley is eight for eight in stolen base attempts. That tells you everything you need to know about San Diego’s prospects of maintaining their current pace.
9. (19) Toronto Blue Jays (16-13): So they beat up on Oakland and Cleveland. Let’s not get all hot and bothered just yet.
10. (9) Boston Red Sox (14-14): They’re hot, they’re not, they’re hot again. Still tough to know how their season will turn out but at least Jon Lester is back on track.
11. (7) Detroit Tigers (16-13): Weren’t the Yankees supposed to get the short-term return in the Granderson deal? Austin Jackson is making the Tigers forget about him very quickly.
12. (17) Washington Nationals (14-13): I’m starting to feel confident that they won’t finish 2010 as baseball’s worst team.
13. (11) Cincinnati Reds (14-14): Second in the Central is right on line with my prediction – but so is the wide gap between them and the first-place Cardinals.
14. (16) Oakland Athletics (15-14): I look up and down the roster and still can’t figure out where the wins are coming from. Dallas Braden? Ryan Sweeney? Yuck.
15. (14) Colorado Rockies (14-14): Make that 6-0 for the Colorado Jimenezes.
16. (22) Texas Rangers (14-14): Could have the division lead by next week with Ian Kinsler back and Nelson Cruz about to return from the DL.
17. (13) Arizona Diamondbacks (13-15): Now that the luster is starting to wear off Kelly Johnson, it’s time for the true stars to step up. That means you, Justin Upton.
18. (24) Chicago White Sox (12-16): Very quietly seven games back in the division already. Is Ozzie Guillen’s job safe?
19. (18) Florida Marlins (13-14): Based on their hitters’ and starters’ stats, I can’t help but think their record should be better.
20. (12) Los Angeles Angels (12-17): The big tumbler of the week. Batting .254 after hitting a major-league best .285 as a team last year.
21. (21) Pittsburgh Pirates (12-15)
22. (25) Milwaukee Brewers (12-15)
23. (23) Chicago Cubs (13-15)
24. (27) Atlanta Braves (12-15)
25. (20) Los Angeles Dodgers (11-16)
26. (15) Seattle Mariners (11-16)
27. (29) Kansas City Royals (11-17)
28. (26) Cleveland Indians (10-17)
29. (28) Houston Astros (9-18)
30. (30) Baltimore Orioles (7-21)
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3 replies on “MLB Power Rankings / May 6th 2010”
Phils have already taken two out of three from the Cards with a 6-2 lead in game four.
The MLB season is underway. I like Yankees very much and from your blogs I know that their rank is high. I hope they can maintain this situation.Anybody who like Yankees can email me. Maybe we can be best friends.
I know that you are also a fans of Yankees. I think maybe we can share our ideas about this team Right ?