ボストン・グローブ紙
http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2010/03/2010_mlb_power_rankings.html
アリーグ
１位 ヤンキース （井川）
The reigning world champions won 103 games last season, then got a little younger in the lineup (Curtis Granderson) and deeper in the rotation (Javier Vazquez). Until further notice, they remain the team to beat.
２位 レッドソックス 松坂、岡島、田澤
Let’s be clear: No one ever suggested they’d be bad. What we have said, from Day 1, is that it's questionable how much they have improved. They’ll kill bad and mediocre competition. But what about the good teams?
３位 レイズ
４位 ツインズ
５位 エンゼルス 松井秀
So they lost John Lackey, Chone Figgins and Vladimir Guerrero. The Angels might not be as good as they have been in recent years, but they’re still as good as anyone else in the division. Aren’t they?
６位 マリナーズ イチロー
The flavor of the month has a fearsome 1-2 punch in Felix Hernandez and Cliff Lee at the head of the rotation, but the lineup is devoid of power. That may not matter at Safeco Field. But it will make a difference on the road.
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１２位 オリオールズ、上原
Oh, they’re getting better, and the lineup actually isn’t half-bad. The O’s might actually climb out of the AL East basement this year, but their pitching is still years away. The Sox, Yanks, and Rays will slaughter them.
１３位
１４位(最下位) インディアンズ
ナリーグ
１位 フィリーズ
２位 カージナルス
３位 ロッキーズ
４位 ドジャース 黒田
Moves or no moves, the Dodgers still have a very good roster. Here’s the question: If the Dodgers tank, will divorcing owners Frank and Jamie McCourt fight for ownership? Or will they fight to dump the team?
５位 ジャイアンツ
６位 ブレーブス 川上、斉藤
Could be the White Sox of the National League. The Braves tweaked their roster to add some offense, and their pitching staff remains deep despite a relative overhaul. If they stay healthy, they could make a run.
７位 カブス 福留
Remember what the Red Sox were before they won the 2004 World Series? That is what the Cubs are now – a collection of players more than they are a team. If it ever comes together, they could be good. But will it?
８位
９位 メッツ 五十嵐、高橋
OK, so maybe the Mets won’t win it all. But they’re not as bad as everyone thinks, either. David Wright, Jason Bay, Carlos Beltran (when he returns), Jose Reyes, Johan Santana, Francisco Rodriguez. That’s a lot of talent.
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１３位 アストロズ 松井稼
Some of us have come to the conclusion that Houston is among the most anonymous teams in the major leagues. The older guys are getting old and the younger guys aren’t getting a lot better. Not a good mix.
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１６位(最下位) パイレーツ 岩村
Oh, the Pirates have some decent young pitchers and some talented young players, but get real. They’ve had 17 straight losing seasons. That isn’t going to change. Isn’t this the worst franchise in baseball?
