Power Rankings #2

So here we go again with the power rankings. These are through the 7/29 PM2 Cycle. The number in parentheses is last weeks rankings.

#1 (5) Arizona Diamonbacks (NL) 23-8. Arizona takes the top spot in this weeks rankings. Lou Pride is smoking the ball all over the park, batting .339 with 14 homeruns already!

#2 (1) Chicago White Sox (AL) 22-9. A current three game losing streak is the only thing that is keeping Chicago from #1. They are playing unbelievably at home, posting a 14-2 record thus far.

#3 (10) New York Yankees (AL) 21-11. New York has moved up from 10th to 3rd in this weeks rankings. They are currently on a 3-game win streak, and have already pounded out 60 homeruns as a team.

#4 (4) Houston Astros (AL) 20-11. Houston holds at #4 this week. They are led by Brent McPherson who is 4-1, and has posted a 1.56 ERA with a WHIP of just 0.96!

#5 (17) Cincinnati Reds (NL) 20-12. Cincinnati has moved up 12 spots to #5. They have won 15 of their last 22, and are led by Tony Vizcaino is leading the offensive attack batting at a scorching .422/.504/.621!

#6 (6) Philadelphia Phillies (NL) 20-12. Philadelphia comes in a #6 once again. They lead the NL East by 5 games already, and are led by Turk Wakeland who is 4-0 in long relief. An 0.64 ERA, and .125 OAV begs the question, does he deserve a rotation spot?

#7 (18) Baltimore Orioles (AL) 19-12. Baltimore has moved into the top ten coming in at 19-12. They do not lead their division however, playing in what looks to be the best division in baseball. Look for Baltimore to be in the hunt all year long for the o's!

#8 (9) Tampa Bay Rays (NL) 18-13. Tampa is tied for the division lead in the NL South and is currently on a 4 game winning streak. Tamps has won 8 of their last 10, and Joel McGriff leads the staff with a 5-1 record.

#9 (12) Texas Rangers (AL) 18-13. Texas moves up 3 spots into the top ten this week. They come in trailing Houston by just 2 games in the NL South. Earl Wingo is definitely the MVP of the league so far, batting .430 with 16 Taters!

#10 (14) New Orleans Zephyrs (NL) 18-13. New Orleans is also tied for the lead in the NL south. They are playing solid at home, going 11-4, and though no one is standing out as an MVP candidate, they are playing great baseball and finding ways to win!

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#11 (15) Boston Red Sox (AL)
#12 (20) Toronto Blue Jays (AL)
#13 (2) Washington Nationals (AL)
#14 (24) Chicago Cubs (NL)
#15 (7) Detroit Tigers (NL)
#16 (32) St. Louis Cardinals (AL)
#17 (25) New York Mets (NL)
#18 (13) San Diego Padres (NL)
#19 (16) Colorado Rockies (NL)
#20 (30) Seattle Mariners (NL)
#21 (27) Anaheim Angels (AL)
#22 (8) San Francisco Giants (AL)
#23 (3) Rochester Red Wings (NL)
#24 (23) Atlanta Braves (NL)
#25 (19) Cleveland Indians (NL)
#26 (11) Minnesota Twins (AL)
#27 (22) Florida Marlins (NL)
#28 (21) Kansas City Royals (AL)
#29 (29) Milwaukee Brewers (AL)
#30 (26) Los Angeles Dodgers (AL)
#31 (31) Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)
#32 (28) Oakland Athletics (AL)

Enjoy! If you have any gripes let me know!