Nolesmarlins' Power Rankings Week 3

1. Boston: They are number one with a bullet by a hair over the Mets because of the way they just absolutely dominated the Yankees. The balance of power appears to have shifted in the AL East. (LW:7)

2. NY Mets: The Mets are the class of the National League, but they'll have to settle for the Wild Card if they can't beat the Braves. (LW: 1)

3. LA Dodgers: They are going to have one heck of a fight with the Dbacks and the Padres this year, but they should prevail on the strength of their pitching. Imagine how good they will be when they get Schmidt back to form. (LW: 4)

4. Detroit: Gary Sheffield has had a horrendus start. It would be a shame for all concerned if they had to cut him, but this team still made the World Series last year without him. (LW: 2)

5. Atlanta: One of the NL's best offenses. Tim Hudson is back in a big way, which is not good news for the NL East. (LW: 9)

6. San Diego: They are neck and neck with Tampa Bay and Colorado with having the worst uniforms in baseball. They should go back to the brown pinstripe ones they had in the early 90's. (LW: 6)

7. Minnesota: Maybe it won't be a two team race after all. (LW: 8)

8. Cleveland: Travis Hafner would win the MVP this year if it weren't for Arod. However, the Indians should finish the season better than the Yankees. (LW: 3)

9. Milwaukee: If this winning keeps up, Milwaukee will become baseball crazy by July. They just need to stay healthy. (LW: 16)

10. NY Yankees: Only here because of Arod. No excuse for this team to be below .500 with the talent they have. (LW: 17)

11. Oakland: Their excellent starting pitching will be key in their battle with the Angels to win the AL West. (LW: 14)

12. Baltimore: They probably won't even challenge for the division if the Red Sox keep it up, but the Wild Card could be within reach. (LW: 18)

13. ChiSox: Buehrle's no-no was a sweet one. But he is going to have to be that good every time he pitches if the bats remain asleep. If, and thats a big if, the bats do wake up they might challenge for a playoff spot. (LW: 20)

14. Arizona: 3-7 in the last 10 probably signifies that this might not be their year. (LW: 5)

15. LA Angels: Losing Howie Kendrick for a little bit doesn't help, especially since the injury bug doesn't seem to be biting the A's. (LW: 10)

16. Florida: 6 game losing streak doesn't help but Dan Uggla just caught on fire. Big series against the Braves this week. (LW: 12)

17. Houston: This recent hot streak has brought them to second place in their division. (LW: 21)

18. Cincinnati: It's weird seeing Junior in right field. (LW: 13)

19. Toronto: Just can't seem to take the proverbial next step. They probably need a decent midseason acquisition to compete with the Sox for the AL East or win the Wild Card. (LW: 11)

20. St. Louis: They had a decent run that ended with a World Series title last year but the Cards might not be competitive for a season or two. (LW: 15)

21. Pittsburgh: Adam Laroche is killing this team. He is their Jorge Julio at first base. (LW: 19)

22. Texas: Just another American League also-ran. This would be a decent time for them to come together because this is a fairly week division. (LW: 23)

23. Seattle: Felix Hernandez going to the DL is unfortunate. (LW: 22)

24. Colorado: Remember when Coors Field was sold out every night? They could do it again if they actually get a winner there. (LW: 24)

25. SF: Believe it or not, this crappy team is actually above .500 (LW: 29)

26. Philly: Ryan Howard will turn it around, hopefully when its way too late. (LW: 26)

27. TB: B.J. Upton should be in the lineup every day. (LW: 25)

28. KC: What were they thinking when they signed Gil Meche? (LW: 28)

29. Gnats: Well they wore off their welcome in DC rather quickly... new ballpark next year should help, though. (LW: 30)

30. Cubbies: Too bad Dlee has to play on this crappy team. Lou Pinella just looks perfect in a cubs uniform. (LW: 27)