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Originally published Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Larry Stone's power rankings
Last week's rankings in parentheses Team 1 Nationals (1) Nats celebrate clinching, but Strasburg shut down when he reaches champagne limit...
Last week's rankings in parentheses
| Team | ||
| 1 | Nationals (1) | Nats celebrate clinching, but Strasburg shut down when he reaches champagne limit |
| 2 | Reds (3) | Here's to a healthy return, and long October, for Dusty Baker |
| 3 | Rangers (2) | Almost time for the annual Nelson Cruz postseason power explosion |
| 4 | Orioles (4) | The best team in baseball, bar none, from the 10th inning on |
| 5 | Giants (7) | Nice of Survivor contestant Jeff Kent to invite Barry Bonds to "Redemption Island" |
| 6 | Yankees (6) | Jeter vows to spend whole career with one team; Minka wanted same commitment |
| 7 | Braves (9) | Jones may play another year just to get another batch of farewell gifts from teams |
| 8 | A's (5) | If A's lose any more pitchers, Vida Blue might have to come out of retirement |
| 9 | Angels (10) | If Scioscia is fired, let me be the first: Mike Trout, player-manager |
| 10 | White Sox (8) | Stunned to discover "Trouble with the Curve" wasn't Adam Dunn biopic |
| 11 | Rays (12) | Rays could set AL record for K's — by both their hitters and pitchers |
| 12 | Cardinals (13) | Welcome back, Chris Carpenter. Didn't expect you 'til next year |
| 13 | Brewers (14) | Brewers end regular season, incongruously, against Padres |
| 14 | Tigers (11) | Trailing Trout in MVP polls, Cabrera needs an "October 1, 2 or 3 Surprise" |
| 15 | Phillies (15) | Cheers to Mount Vernon's Kyle Kendrick, who might soon be the 4 in "Big 4" |
| 16 | Dodgers (16) | Brandon League experiencing patented traded-Mariner revival as Dodger closer |
| 17 | Diamondbacks (17) | Upton likely to be dealt in offseason; would look awfully good in Seattle |
| 18 | Padres (19) | Headley has gone from trade-deadline fodder to MVP candidate in 2 months |
| 19 | Mariners (20) | Mariners loaded with fourth outfielders, fifth infielders, and second catchers |
| 20 | Royals (21) | Where's Hipolito Pichardo when you really need him? |
| 21 | Pirates (18) | In shocker, Andrew McCutchen declared ineligible to win Nobel Peace Prize |
| 22 | Red Sox (23) | Dice-K stars in Japanese version of Eastwood movie, "Trouble with the Gyro" |
| 23 | Blue Jays (24) | Overshadowed by Red Sox, but Blue Jays have staged their own epic collapse |
| 24 | Mets (24) | Terry Collins voted manager least likely to go "Gangnam Style" |
| 25 | Twins (25) | Race for last place between Twins and Indians should be scintillating |
| 26 | Marlins (26) | Starting to look like Ozzie has worn out his welcome, not to mention his bullpen |
| 27 | Indians (29) | Indians to hold Fan Appreciation Day, and boy, is their fan excited |
| 28 | Cubs (27) | This season is a real jolt to Cubs' long legacy of championship success |
| 29 | Rockies (28) | Embarrassed Rockies discover they've been storing bats, not balls, in humidor |
| 30 | Astros (30) | Managerial candidates reluctantly agree to release WAR rankings for last 20 years |
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