MLB Power Rankings: Opening Week Edition

By Corey Adams | Apr 1, 2016

Mar 25, 2016; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during a spring training game at Tradition Field. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Opening Day…it’s here.

While we wait for first pitch, enjoy this hype video from 2014 (just ignore the Derek Jeter shots and guys playing in different unis.)

Without further ado, welcome to the Opening Weekend version of the MLB power rankings.

There isn’t a method to my madness, no formula which spits out numbers or projections. My criteria is based on injuries, roster talent, potential, and 2015 statistical analysis. My goal isn’t to provide predictions of the final 2016 standings.

It’s simply a record of how each club is equipped entering Opening Week based on the factors above plus offseason transactions. Fair warning: you will be upset at some point this season because I ranked your team too low. I welcome all comments in the section below, so fire away.

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