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New York Yankees drop in latest AL East Power Rankings

By John Franklin

Apr 23, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro (14) reacts after striking out to end the eighth inning with men on base against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Pirates won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro (14) reacts after striking out to end the eighth inning with men on base against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Pirates won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 22, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy (2) celebrates with his teammates after the Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports /

Number One: Baltimore Orioles (12-5)

Baltimore is a good team, and they deserve the top spot this week.

They have proven that they are the real deal and that the rest of the division should get their act together before the Orioles start to build a gap.

It’s been smooth sailing in Baltimore, but my dad always told me to go with my gut, and that’s what I’m going to do. Baltimore isn’t a contender. Sooner or later, reality is going to set in.

Sure, I admit they can grow a strong lead, but they are not a team capable of closing out a division race.

I’m a homer, but I’m also a realist. I think this division is still Boston’s to lose, but what are sports without some drama?

Orioles fans, understand that I’m not mean, I’m just realistic. Camden Yards is a wonderful place, and Baltimore is a great city, but it’s just not meant to hold a championship caliber baseball team.

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The “it’s still early” argument holds true for every team in the league, and Baltimore is no exception. It’s still early for them to fall off from the top, and I’m sticking with my gut and saying it’s going to happen.

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