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New York Yankees remain atop AL East Power Rankings

By John Franklin

May 11, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) hits an RBI single against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) hits an RBI single against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 14, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar (11) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk off home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports /

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Number Four: Toronto Blue Jays (17-21)

My god… did the Blue Jays finally figure it out?

After what looked like a lost cause to start the season the Blue Jays have caught fire, and they don’t look ready to slow down.

They went 8-2 over their last ten, and they look ready to climb into the top echelon of teams in the AL East. To be fair, I don’t think they are going to rival the Orioles and Yankees for the top spot, but they will give it a run for their money.

The bats have finally heated up for Toronto, and after a walk-off win this weekend, they look ready to keep the momentum in their favor.

If pitching can stay consistent for the Jays then they will have an opportunity to jump right up into the three spot, and possibly higher. They have a good thing going, and they won’t be looking to waste it.

This week is a big one for Toronto as they will be put to the test against the Baltimore Orioles. Let’s see how the boys up north respond to their first real test as a division contender in 2017.

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