Preseason power rankings...1)
![New York Yankees :NYY:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/NYY.png)
- Yankees have it all, but it is costing them a pretty penny as they are at the cap and face some hardships in the future.
2)
![Philadelphia Phillies :PHI:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/PHI-2020.png)
- The two-time defending NL Champs added Verlander and Grienke in the offseason. The only way they don't make it is if their team hits a slump in the playoffs. They'll surely win the East.
3)
![Milwaukee Brewers :MIL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/MIL2020.png)
- Braun, Pujols, and Fielder will make any pitching staff cry... easy divisional repeat for Ben's team.
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4)
![Boston Red Sox :BOS:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/BOS.png)
- The Red Sox didn't need much, but Sammy brought in Miggy, Bay, and Scutaro to shape the team's aging offense
5)
![Colorado Rockies :COL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/COL.png)
- Howe's Rockies are loaded with allstars
6)
![Oakland A's :OAK:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/OAK-2020.png)
- Jake's absence from the Angels lends a helping hand to Rob's A's who can finally pitch and HIT
7)
![Los Angeles Angles :LAA:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/LAA-2020.png)
- The AL West will be a very close race as Jake put this team into good shape for a long time
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8)
![St. Louis Cardinals :STL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/STL.png)
- Cardinals in top 8 without Pujols or Carpenter? Paul played his own version of money ball and kept this team a competitor
9)
![Cincinnati Reds :CIN:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/CIN.png)
- Dan has an excellent front of the rotation, a decent infield, and a potentially powerful outfield
10)
![Toronto Blue Jays :TOR:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/TOR-2020.png)
- The Blue Jays are always in the shadows of the Red Sox and Yankees. Daniel has improved the offense greatly, but the pitching is suspect and star batters will have to pick up their OBP.
11)
![Los Angeles Dodgers :LAD:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/LAD.png)
- I think M.J. knows his Dodgers will take a step back this year, but this team is seriously loaded for the future.
12)
![Pittsburgh Pirates :PIT:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/PIT.png)
- I put my Pirates here because I believe I have an above average rotation and a more than capable (not overly powerful) offense.
13)
![Cleveland Guardians :CLE:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/CLE-MLB1.png)
- Chad's team is a strange mix that will sit in the middle of the rankings until I see how they come together. Hopefully, Votto saw a shrink in the off-season.
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14)
![Texas Rangers :TEX:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/TEX.png)
- Andrus and Sizemore were brought in by Ray to hit with Young, Borbon, Jones, and Davis. Which versions of these players will we see in 2010?
15)
![San Francisco Giants :SF:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/SF.png)
- Kris will need many players to bounce back from down seasons as Sandoval and Cain can't do it alone
16)
![Seattle Mariners :SEA:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/SEA.png)
- That rotation could be up with the A's, Phillies, and Red Sox if they are healthy.
17)
![New York Mets :NYM:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/NYM.png)
- The Mets have a solid rotation and a mixed bag of veteran hitters
18)
![Minnesota Twins :MIN:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/MIN-2020.png)
- Some allstars on offense, an above average rotation, but a few missing pieces (infield?)
19)
![Atlanta Braves :ATL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/ATL.png)
Braves made a push for the Phillies in the East last year, but I say they regress due to organizational changes. Jon's team will be much better in 2011 though.
20)
![Florida Marlins :FL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/FL.png)
- Marlins are similar to the Braves but without the prospects. Hank needs to update that depth chart so that we can have a better feel for his team.
21)
![Chicago White Sox :CHW:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/CHW.png)
- I will probably bump Rick's White Sox up, but the farm looks good
22)
![Arizona Diamondbacks :ARZ:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/ARZ.png)
- Lucas needs to post a depth chart as there are allstars hidden on his team. I will probably adjust the D'Backs the next time I do this.
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23)
![Detroit Tigers :DET:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/DET.png)
- Jeff came in later in the off-season... team has plenty of veterans but no more Miggy. Jackson, Nolasco, Wieters all a plus though
24)
![Tampa Bay Rays :TB:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/TB.png)
- Rays are forced to make tough decisions on players wanting big money
25)
![Chicago Cubs :CHC:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/CHC.png)
- Mike cleaned house financially and has a load of prospects and some capable veterans. He may surprise a few people in 2010.
26)
![Washington Nationals :WAS:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/WAS.png)
- Jake moved down the power rankings to take a franchise with young talent that is looking nowhere but up
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27)
![Baltimore Orioles :BAL:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/BAL2.png)
- This team has a couple top prospects and a few allstars but a lot of missing pieces
28)
![Houston Astros :HOU:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/HOU-MLB.png)
- Offense is over the hill, team has two very capable starters but that's it
29)
![Kansas City Royals :KC:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/KC-MLB.png)
- Team is building up a solid core of top prospects
30)
![San Diego Padres :SD:](https://www.profsl.com/smf/Smileys/default/SD-NEW.png)
- I have to question Greg's committment here as the Padres' roster is suffering
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