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New York Yankees top Week One Power Rankings

By John Franklin

Apr 16, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; The New York Yankees react after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won 9-3. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; The New York Yankees react after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won 9-3. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. team. 21. . (6-8). . Tampa Bay Rays

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Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Tim Beckham (1) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Number Four: Tampa Bay Rays (6-8)

The Rays started off the season taking two out of three from the Yankees, but they’ve since cooled off.

This year looks like another year where the Rays take a backseat in the division, and then they ruin someone’s playoff hopes. They do it every year. It is so aggravating.

For the record, the Rays have a good team with some young talent, but they just aren’t as well-rounded as other teams in the division.

This team just screams mediocrity. If you look up the word “average” in the dictionary, you’ll find the Tampa Bay Rays. They rank in the top 15 in all major batting categories, and the same in all major pitching categories.

They’re a middle-of-the-road type team, and it doesn’t seem like they’re making a push any time soon.

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