Paul Meyer's Power Rankings

A weekly look at who's moving and who's losing around the majors

Sunday, April 22, 2007

(Last week's ranking in parentheses)

Rank, Team	The skinny
1. New York Mets (1)	Post rare win against Willis.
2. Los Angeles Dodgers (5)	Robinson tribute was first class.
3. Atlanta Braves (3)	Gonzalez is a bit of a concern.
4. New York Yankees (4)	A-Rod walkoffs become habitual.
5. Boston Red Sox (6)	Josh not kidding around.
6. Minnesota Twins (10)	Ortiz doing fine Liriano imitation.
7. Detroit Tigers (2)	Pudge set to pass Pena.
8. San Diego Padres (12)	Bullpen big factor in surge.
9. Arizona D-Backs (14)	Hudson has loudest rattle.
10. Milwaukee Brewers (17)	Contention recipe includes Soup.
11. Toronto Blue Jays (13)	Hanging in despite injuries.
12. Cleveland Indians (9)	Sabathia beating Sox habitual, too.
13. Oakland Athletics (16)	Scutaro a late-inning magician.
14. Chicago White Sox (15)	Buehrle's no-no a yes-yes.
15. St. Louis Cardinals (7)	Nest has a few thorns in it.
16. Angels (8)	Scored only 16 runs on 1-7 trip.
17. Houston Astros (23)	Found relief against Reds' bullpen.
18. Cincinnati Reds (20)	Freel's two cents? "I'm overpaid."
19. Philadelphia Phillies (11)	Desperation time arrives early.
20. Seattle Mariners (18)	King Felix leaves throne for a bit.
21. Florida Marlins (19)	Willis still a force in April.
22. Pirates (21)	Duke of Hurl's needle is stuck.
23. Baltimore Orioles (26)	Bedard jump-starts "Cy" campaign.
24. Colorado Rockies (25)	Herges has rude welcome back.
25. Texas Rangers (24)	Sosa's return to Chicago a success.
26. Chicago Cubs (22)	Rich becomes king of the hill.
27. San Francisco Giants (29)	Bullpen has Rocky Mountain low.
28. Tampa Bay D-Rays (28)	Kazmir yet to get going.
29. Kansas City Royals (27)	Bucked the odds in Detroit.
30. Washington Nationals (30)	Tech caps a touching gesture.