MLB Power Rankings: Week 17

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Every Monday throughout the regular season, we'll be ranking all 30 MLB teams.

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JJ Comments1
Tony: If they're this good without Votto, imagine when he returns.
JJ: Even sans Strasburg, they're a legit World Series contender.
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Tony: Strasburg should just play OF when he's done pitching.
JJ: Chapman having an all-time great season for an RP.
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Tony: Could have put Red Sox away this weekend, but didn't.
JJ: A Cliff Lee return would be nice, but doesn't help lagging O.
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Tony: What's wrong with Josh Hamilton?JJ: Despite rough stretch, on cruise control in AL East.
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Tony: Been hot, but nowhere near as hot as CIN.
JJ: Clear favorites for the first Wild Card.
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Tony: Started the week still with a hole in their rotation.
JJ: Williams appears to be clear trade deadline winner.
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Tony: Liriano a great move, but what will be done with Sale?
JJ: Desperately need another starter.
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Tony: Really like the Hanley move for the Dodgahs, you guys.
JJ: They're legit. Run differential on par wloaded Angels.
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Tony: Hunter Pence? Would put the G-men over the top...
JJ: At this rate, could battle A's in Wild Card playoff.
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Tony: Fister, Scherzer are key down the stretch.
JJ: Wonder if they'll blink and give up talent for Dempster.
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Tony: Will Greinke be able to handle the spotlight?
JJ: Go 2-4 after getting Sanchez, Infante.
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Tony: Can't lose series to Cubs if they have playoff hopes.
JJ: Wonder if they can hang wLA without making a move.
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Tony: They're in second place. It's almost August. Wow.
JJ: Currently buried by Reds, Pirates. But still hanging around.
14
Tony: Why don't they ever make moves at the deadline?
JJ: If Oakland falters, could re-enter Wild Card race.
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Tony: Bautista's return on the horizon.
JJ: Loitering on the edges of the playoff race, but still there.
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Tony: Still alive in the cluster that is AL East.
JJ: Santana's ERA above 5 since throwing no-no.
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Tony: No way. Just...not gonna make it.
JJ: Bad run differential suggests a crash is looming.
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Tony: Still have a 17 percent chance of making playoffs.
JJ: Begin big series vs. Dodgers on Monday.
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Tony: Pretty much done for, I'd say. Will Choo be traded?
JJ: After drubbing at the hands of Twins, time to sell.
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Tony: Keeping the ball down: How Dickey got his groove back.
JJ: Well, it was fun while it lasted.
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Tony: Trade Johnson, Zambrano and start over.
JJ: 2012 season just an unmitigated failure in Miami.
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Tony: Blow it up and start over. Trade Pence, Victorino.
JJ: Bad injury luck and a few down years have done them in.
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Tony: What would keep fans interested in SEA right now?
JJ: Wonder if they'll field offers on Felix now or in offseason.
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Tony: Started week only 2.5 games out of 4th!!
JJ: Went from fringe contender to seller in a matter of days.
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Tony: Come in behind CHC because of awful 1-9 stretch.
JJ: 17-10 since Rizzo's call-up.
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Tony: Why do they keep locking up best trade pieces?
JJ: Clayton Richard would be a nice pickup for someone.
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Tony: They really couldn't have gotten more for Liriano?
JJ: Of all the teams to bury Cleveland, it was Minnesota that did.
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Tony: Hosmer just needs a redo on this season.
JJ: No reason to keep Francouer with Myers crushing it in AAA.
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Tony: Hey, remember when entire team forgot how many outs there were?
JJ: After a few pretty good years, have come apart in 2012.
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Tony: Remember when they weren't the worst team in MLB?
JJ: Building a decent farm system, but they're years away.

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