As the month of May comes to a close, I figured I better get to work on the newest power rankings.
You're the Best, the Best!
1.(Previous: 1) Rays
Still have the best record in baseball, although I would not be shocked to see them start to slip a little bit. Their pitching looks great on the surface, but some of these guys will start to lose games...
2. (3) Yankees
Good pitching, monster hitting. Yeah, that will help you win games. Hell, beginning of May they were winning without getting much from some of their bigger bats. Now they are coming to life...watch out Rays.
3. (4) Twins
This was a tough call, but I put the Twins up there mainly because of the fact that they have both hitting and pitching and they are playing at a level that is not too far above where they should be.
Baseball Has Been Berry Berry Good to Me
4. (5) Padres
I think they are going to make me look like a fool all year long. One of the best pitching teams in baseball. Yet also one of the worst hitting teams.
5. (19) Reds
Wow, I cannot believe they are playing this well. I guess I should become a believer. They are one of the best hitting teams in baseball and not a terrible pitching team. I guess they could sustain this all year.
6. (11) Blue Jays
Another team that I kept thinking could not be all that good. Although, I do not believe Jose Bautista will continue to be a huge power hitter. Hell, at some point the home runs will stop and this team will fall apart. Or not. Jose will lead the league with 51 HRs this year. Pirates fans will bitch about how they would be in first place if he was still in Pittsburgh...
7. (2) Cardinals
They let the Reds pass them. That should be an automatic drop in the rankings. Also, God decided to forget how to hit in May. Although, he hit 3 HRs today (May 30th). He will carry the Cardinals back into first place. Oh yeah, that pitching staff is still arguably the best in baseball. Not bad either.
8. (20) Red Sox
Fourth place in the AL East is still better than most other teams in baseball. I can understand the argument to realign that division.
9. (8) Phillies
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...sorry. I mean, how funny is it that the only way they could win the last few games was by Halladay pitching a perfect game. This team cannot buy a run at the moment. Seriously, Anibal Sanchez pitched shut them out today. Everyone is shutting them out. It makes me smile.
Here They Come to Save the Day
10. (21) Braves
At this point last month they were in last place. Now they are close to overtaking the Phillies for first place.
11. (22) Dodgers
The hottest team out there. Oh, and their pitching could actually improve. Not a good sign for the Padres...
12. (9) Tigers
Another one of those teams that I really have nothing to say. Blah.
These Guys Have Winning Records?
13. (10) Rangers
Ah yes, finally the leader in the AL West makes an appearance. They have similar pitching stats to the Tigers, yet the Rangers seem to be pitching a little bit above reality. I know I keep saying that and some of you have no idea what I mean. If you look at peripheral stats, you see that certain teams have a good ERA, but terrible numbers that usually lead to a good ERA (get my drift? no? well blow me).
14. (7) Giants
They are starting to give up runs, yet they are still not scoring some. They finally brought up Buster Posey, which should help that struggling offense. Also, rumors that Lincecum has a blister, which is affecting his pitching make me think that the Giants could get passed up by the next team.
15. (12) Rockies
This seems like a team that has some bad luck. They are one of the top hitting and pitching teams, yet they are just starting to win games. Also, they have some pitcher who is really good. What is his name?
16. (6) Mets
Talk about a streaky team. A few weeks ago I would have put them lower, now all of a sudden they are winning again and looking like a good team. Shutting out the Phillies for an entire series also makes you look super awesome in my book.
17. (14) A's
Dallas Braden pitches a perfect game, then cannot win a game the rest of the month. Good thing they play in the AL West because I believe if they played in any other division they would have a losing record.
And Now Let The Losing Begin
18. (16) Nationals
Their pitching staff is not doing so well. Fortunately, Jesus Christ will be making his debut soon, so they should get 20 wins from him...right?
19. (15) Marlins
H-Ram does not hustle. That is why they are in last place...or maybe it is some bad hitting. Could Mike Stanton be coming up soon to bring some power to the lineup?
20. (17) Angels
I believe the Angels dominance in the West is over. Last year they were killing the ball, this year not so much. Also, I think I just heard that Morales is injured. Not good for them.
21. (13) Cubs
Getting some very good pitching, but not a whole lot of hitting.
22. (27) White Sox
Pitching is not terrible. Not the best in baseball, but pretty average. I wonder if the Cubs and White Sox could combine and start scoring runs. Probably not.
23. (26) Royals
I will keep them up pretty high because they are still a good hitting team, but not a good run scoring team. They have the second highest team average, yet one of the lowest run totals, which obviously does not bode well for your pitching staff.
24. (25) Brewers
This is what happens when you have a terrible pitching staff. Hell, at one point the Pirates started beating them. It felt pretty good.
Bottom Feeders
25. (18) Diamondbacks
They have the worst pitching in the majors. Maybe they will get better. Just maybe. Very doubtful though.
26. (24) Mariners
I guess I answered my question, this is not a very good team...
27. (23) Indians
They are still shitty...
Could These Teams Win in AAA?
28. (29) Orioles
I realize they have the worst record in baseball, but seriously, stats wise, they are better than the next teams. They play in the AL East. Yes, they suck outside the division, but they are 6-18 against their own division. Not a very good record.
29. (28) Pirates
They suck. I really was tempted to put them below the Astros, mainly because they get destroyed so often. But, there is no difference between losing 1-0 or 20-0 (or so someone once said), watch a few of those games and tell me what you think?
30. (30) Astros
Yep, NL Central is really cranking out some shitty teams.
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If Strasburg comes up in the next week or 2 he will get about 20 starts, assuming they don't shut him down early like we did with Ohlendorf last season. That means he will need to go 20/20 in wins to reach the number you stated. Probably too easy for him actually. Maybe he will pitch relief on his off days and finish with 50 saves as well.
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