MLB Power Rankings: Did New York Yankees Finish Top-10?
Sep 29, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Phil Gosselin (15) celebrates with second baseman Chris Owings (16) and left fielder David Peralta (6), right fielder Ender Inciarte (5) and catcher Welington Castillo (7) after hitting a walk off single to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 in the eleventh inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
18. Arizona Diamondbacks (79-83)
MVP: Paul Goldschmidt
Cy Young: Brad Ziegler
Biggest Disappointment: Yosmany Tomas
The Diamondbacks had a number of guys that could have been named MVP, as Goldschmidt is part of a strong offensive core with A.J. Pollack, David Peralta and Ender Inciarte. That made it a tough season for Tomas, who didn’t provide the power the Diamondbacks were hoping for and struggled to find a position to play. The real problem for the Diamondbacks is the pitching staff, as they need an ace or at least front line type arm to really put this team into contention.
17. Tampa Bay Rays (80-82)
MVP: Logan Forsythe
Cy Young: Chris Archer
Biggest Disappointment: Nick Franklin
When you operate with as small a payroll as the Rays do, it is imperative you make the most of your trades. When they decided to move David Price last offseason, the package they received was thought to be underwhelming with Franklin and Drew Smyly. Smyly was injured but performed well when on the mound, but Franklin was a disaster, not winning a job out of spring training and hitting only .158 in 101 at-bats. Archer set the single-season franchise record for strikeouts, and is the unquestioned ace of this staff with seven legitimate starting pitching options. Hopefully they can turn some of that into some more production at the plate.
16. Minnesota Twins (83-79)
MVP: Miguel Sano
Cy Young: Kyle Gibson
Biggest Disappointment: Ricky Nolasco
The Twins weren’t expected to contend this season, but were in the race until the day before the season ended. The young talent of the Twins were on display throughout the season, as Sano was the headliner this season. Gibson was one of those youngsters on the mound, as he took a step forward in his second full season and Tyler Duffey showed out well too. The veterans are who let the Twins down, as Nolasco was a disaster, and Ervin Santana, who was given the biggest free agent contract in Twins history, was suspended to start the season and then didn’t perform up to his $68 million contract.
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