MLB Week 2: Power Rankings

And they're in!  Power Rankings: Yankees in rarefied air.

Some of my favorites this early into the season:

- Disclaimer: Just a reminder, the following is subject to change. Not the Astros, but everyone else.

Ha ha ... so true.  The Astros are super pathetic this year.  Glad to see them pick up their first win against the Cards though. Zing!

- 2. Philadelphia Phillies - After first nine games against Nationals and Astros, Phils begin referring to schedule-maker as “our 10th man.”

Phils are 7-1.  Didn’t realize they did it against the Natty Lights and Astros.  Who’s next?  The Pirates?

- 3. Tampa Bay Rays - Nodding to one of Tampa’s most famous residents, Maddon suggests new Rays ballpark be built “on Jeter’s property out there.” Jeter says that’s fine, as long as nobody stands in Minka’s sun.

What can I say here?  Jeter?  Super model girlfriend?  I don’t think there’s anything else to add.

- 5. St. Louis Cardinals - Pujols to-do list: 1) Win second World Series. 2) Win fourth MVP. 3) Get that pesky John Connor.

Perfect comparison!  This guy is exactly like the Terminator.  Too bad the Yanks already have an All-Star first baseman.  Even worse, it’s too bad the Red Sox don’t.  Tell Deidre to get the bags packed for Beantown. :(

- 7. Boston Red Sox - Big Papi mortified when beat writer for Worcester Telegram and Gazette grabs bat and goes 2 for 5 against Royals.

How many games does he have to struggle before you can realistically start using the word “slump”?

- 16. Los Angeles Angels - Matsui returns to Yankee Stadium, gets ring, taunts new teammates with silly Rally Monkey dance.

Matsui is first class all the way.  Ring presentation and Jeter prank were both great!  Aren’t monkey brains a delicacy in Asia-Pac?  Let’s hope Hideki finishes that little furball off.

And then to the dregs…

- 29. Baltimore Orioles - O’s draw 9,129 for game against Rays. Officials explain there would have been more, but, you know, the O’s are, um, awful.

- 30. Houston Astros - Management, in search of upcoming “gimmes,” circle all off-days.