American League Team Rankings

By Scott Garbarini, Contributing MLB Editor 2008 Previous Rank Team Record Rank ---- ---- ------ ---- #1- Tampa Bay Rays 79-50 2 It's a travesty they only averaged 17,000 fans for last week's Angels series
#2- LA Angels of Anaheim 79-50 1 On cruise control right now, but Scioscia will have them ready come October
#3- Boston Red Sox 75-55 3 Actually managed to get some wins over the Blue Jays this past weekend
#4- New York Yankees 70-60 6 Yes Virginia, there really is a Carl Pavano
#5- Toronto Blue Jays 67-63 7 Holding their own during challenging stretch against division foes #6- Chicago White Sox 74-55 4 Something just doesn't feel right seeing Ken Griffey Jr. in a Sox uniform
#7- Minnesota Twins 74-56 5 How about Francisco Liriano for Comeback Player of the Year? #8- Cleveland Indians 62-67 12 Who needs CC? Tribe nine games over .500 (25-16) since Sabathia trade
#9- Baltimore Orioles 61-68 10 O's can swing the bats, but the starting pitching is just dreadful #10- Detroit Tigers 64-66 9 Motor City fans likely counting the days until hockey season starts #11- Texas Rangers 63-68 8 Poor pitching finally taking its toll
#12- Kansas City Royals 56-74 13 Congrats if you had Brandon Duckworth in "next Royals starter to win" pool
#13- Oakland Athletics 59-71 11 A's a horrid 8-27 since trading Joe Blanton
#14- Seattle Mariners 48-82 14 Hurry Mariners fans! Only 15 more games to see this legendary team in action