MLB Power Rankings: Chicago Cubs Tops on Opening Day

Oct 15, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante (left) celebrates with catcher Salvador Perez (right) with the American League championship trophy after game four of the 2014 ALCS playoff baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals swept the Orioles to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Week 1 MLB Power Rankings: 26-30

Last Week: n/a. Philadelphia Phillies . 30. player. 6. Starting 30th guarentees one thing, all they can do is go up. The Phillies are coming off a league worst 63 win season and are committed to a rebuilding project. Many of their prominent players have moved on being replaced by a cast of young talent. They have virtually nothing tied up in salary and their biggest reason for optimism is that they can spend like crazy in the coming years.. 63-99

Atlanta Braves . 29. player. 17. The Braves are most definately “rebuilding” as they shipped out many of their veteran players again this offseason. Their farm system is one of the best in baseball but that won’t help them win games in April.. 67-95. Last Week: n/a

player. 61. Here is a team that isn’t sure exactly if they are rebuilding or not. While letting <a rel=. 64-98. Last Week: n/a. Cincinnati Reds . 28

<a rel=. 74-88. Last Week: n/a. San Diego Padres . 27. player. 127

Colorado Rockies . 26. player. 108. <a rel=. 68-94. Last Week: n/a

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