Griff's Power Rankings, Week 9

(Last week’s ranking in parentheses)

1-Dodgers (1)

O-Dog more popular than Dodger Dog; making bid for NL MVP

2-Red Sox (4)

Lester finally heating up but need Dice-K to stop rolling craps

3-Yankees (5)

Despite early boos at home, Teixeira on pace for 140+ RBIs

4-Phillies (3)

Defending champs brush off patsy Nats for 10-2 season mark and division lead

5-Brewers (6)

Could this finally be Brew that makes Milwaukee famous?

6-Cardinals (7)

Carpenter proving Walrus correct: “The time has come to talk of Series rings”

7-Rangers (2)

Nelson Cruz is this year’s Josh Hamilton breakthrough story – minus tattoos

8-Blue Jays (10)

Will move up only if they find an intern -- or two -- for the good Doctor

9-Tigers (8)

Dontrelle Willis wildness costing him his spot in anyone's rotation

10-Rays (19)

Rays have scored far more runs than allowed, but record doesn’t reflect

11-Cubs (18)

When they’re good they’re very, very good…but they're also awful

12-Angels (11)

Even Rex Hudler believes Scully is the best broadcaster in SoCal

13-Mets (9)

K-Rod yes; Putz no and Livan wears his war wound like a crown

14-Giants (14)

Lincecum-Cain perhaps best 1-2 combo in NL; could have had Rios

15-Reds (13)

Shrouded in mystery, Votto not expected back anytime soon

16-Braves (12)

Lose aura of always class act with way they handled Glavine release

17-White Sox (15)

Floyd and Danks start to turn it around after Peavy rejects trade

18-Mariners (21)

Rumour of Bedard’s possible availability excites Jays fans...not media

19-Twins (16)

Middle infield offensive woes offset contributions of M&M boys

20-Astros (26)

Oswalt already heads off any trade talks to AL Watch these ‘Stros

21-Padres (17)

Lose in 18 with infielder on mound. Why not? Pads hitting like pitchers

22-Pirates (22)

Authorities think someone stole pirates' money. Oh, sorry. That’s Somalia again

23-Marlins (23)

Someone left their bats out in the rain and they’ll never have that recipe again

24-A’s (29)

A’s young starters are developing but have no leader like Jays have Doc

25-Royals (20)

Royals seek crown prince to lead offence, instead what they have is Baron (sic)

26-Rockies (28)

Jim Tracy finally has Rox on roll. Wasn’t this good as a manager at sea level

27-Orioles (24)

In a Beltway Bonanza of big busts; at least they’re better than Nats.

28-Diamondbacks (25)

Snakes missing solid closer and O-Dog’s leadership

29-Indians (27)

Bedeviled Fausto to the minors to sort out his hellish woes

30-Nationals (30)

Nats’ GM looks for stimulus package similar to other GM. Won’t help

Comments

[Eric]

"14-Giants (14) Lincecum-Cain perhaps best 1-2 combo in NL; could have had Rios"

If the Giants got Rios, then they wouldn't have Cain, therefore no Lincecum-Cain. Instead Lincecum-InconsistentEnigmaJerk aka Rios.

[Tony DSouza,]

It's like an Agatha Christie mystery "and then there were none" -the way the Blue Jays pitchers are getting injuried. May be they should try Vernon's arm - he may be a bit more valuable since he sure can't hit the ball anymore, all those pop ups and double plays don't make me happy.

[arizona car insurance]

Do you really think the Yanks deserve the number three spot? I am thrilled to see the Blue Jays so high. Good for them, considering the division they play.