Gene
The Dancing Machine
As a lifelong Yankees fan I'm always looking forward to what the pinstipes will bring to the season and honestly post season.
This year with the 60 game season and modifications to play after 9 I find it even more intriguing...
Additional thoughts outside of rankings and FAQ
As far as thoughts on rankings
FAQ for upcoming season per MLB.com
MLB Power Rankings
1) Dodgers (1 last week)
2) Yankees (2)
3) Astros (3)
4) Twins (4)
5) Rays (6)
6) Braves (5 last week)
7) A’s (7)
8) Nationals (8)
9) Cardinals (9)
10) Cubs (10)
11) Reds (14)
12) Indians (11)
13) Mets (13)
14) Phillies (12)
15) Brewers (16)
16) D-Backs (15)
17) Angels (17)
18) Red Sox (18)
19) Padres (19)
20) White Sox (20)
21) Blue Jays (21)
22) Rangers (22)
23) Rockies (24)
24) Giants (23)
25) Marlins (25)
26) Royals (26)
27) Pirates (27)
28) Mariners (28)
29) Tigers (30)
30) Orioles (29)
This year with the 60 game season and modifications to play after 9 I find it even more intriguing...
Additional thoughts outside of rankings and FAQ
- Pitch counting for pitchers will even be more focused this year to avoid injury
- Significant more bullpen calls due to item 1
- More rookie\prospect play due to avaialble player pools
- Stadium pumped cheering was nice to hear during the Yankees\Mets games - bring that more into the TV than just at the stadium
As far as thoughts on rankings
- Astros are too high
- Defending champion Nationals should be at 5
- Mets should be ranked 9 or 10
- Seriously, Marlins should be 30th
- Padres over Red Sox
- Phillys will shoot up after Girardi's magic brings the best out of the club
- Angels will skyrocker as long as Ohtani and Trout are playing - Maddon will be another solid reason similar to Girardi
FAQ for upcoming season per MLB.com
MLB Power Rankings
1) Dodgers (1 last week)
2) Yankees (2)
3) Astros (3)
4) Twins (4)
5) Rays (6)
6) Braves (5 last week)
7) A’s (7)
8) Nationals (8)
9) Cardinals (9)
10) Cubs (10)
11) Reds (14)
12) Indians (11)
13) Mets (13)
14) Phillies (12)
15) Brewers (16)
16) D-Backs (15)
17) Angels (17)
18) Red Sox (18)
19) Padres (19)
20) White Sox (20)
21) Blue Jays (21)
22) Rangers (22)
23) Rockies (24)
24) Giants (23)
25) Marlins (25)
26) Royals (26)
27) Pirates (27)
28) Mariners (28)
29) Tigers (30)
30) Orioles (29)