Here I’ll list both my weekly Phillies player rankings and my weekly MLB power rankings.

Preliminary 2008 MLB Power Rankings
While the 2007 season has just ended, it’s not too early to grade the year ahead. While none of this really matters (the Rockies were never on anyone’s Top-5 until late September), it’s fun to at least see how teams stack up.

1. Boston Red Sox: The champs don’t look as if they’re going anywhere, especially if they re-sign Mike Lowell.
2. Cleveland Indians: Despite the ALCS loss, the Indians have a solid team capable of another Central win.
3. Anaheim Angels: This rank hinges on the team’s ability to score that vaunted second slugger (A-Rod?)
4. Colorado Rockies:  All signs will point to the Rockies being a lesser team in 2008, but who knows?
5. Philadelphia Phillies: The East champs figure to be back in the NL pennant run in ‘08.
6. New York Mets: 2008 will prove whether their tragic fall was an anomaly or the start of bad times.
7. Detroit Tigers: Joel Zumaya’s latest injury will really hurt an already damaged bullpen.
8. Minnesota Twins: Call it wishful, but with Liriano returning and some gambling, watch for the Twins.
9. New York Yankees: Maybe it’s a bit low, but uncertainty will cloud the Bombers until about July 30.
10. Los Angeles Dodgers: Grabbing Torre was tremendous; now it’s up to the front office to snag A-Rod.
11. Arizona Diamondbacks: Too low for a division champ? History says these kinds of teams don’t come back.
12. Chicago Cubs: They’re no doubt the favorite in what should be another poor NL Central.
13. San Diego Padres: They just missed the playoffs, but their pitching will have them gunning for it in ‘08.
14. Milwaukee Brewers: Unless they improve their pitching, the Brewers won’t be a factor in the Central.
15. Toronto Blue Jays: A solid pitching staff needs offensive help. Will that be enough to rub off 3rd place?
16. Atlanta Braves: Something says the Braves should be back in the race in 2008.
17. St. Louis Cardinals: Never count out the Cards, who will do what they need to get back in the thick.
18. Seattle Mariners: Nobody really knows where to go on these guys.
19. Houston Astros: Expect the ’stros to improve on this ranking as the year progresses.
20. Oakland Athletics: No telling on where the Beane boys will head next year.
21. Washington Nationals: A young team with a new ballpark and possible free agent splashes? Watch out.
22. Chicago White Sox: I’m sure Ozzie Guillen is out to prove 2007 was a wacky aberration.
23. Florida Marlins: Another young team with the chops to make considerable noise in 2008.
24. San Francisco Giants: Without Barry Bonds, the Giants should improve on their ‘07 mark.
25. Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Is this the year those young Rays make their move?
26. Texas Rangers: Is it another cellar dweller year in Arlington? Signs point to yes.
27. Pittsburgh Pirates: Another one of those crazy young teams that everybody thinks could improve.
28. Baltimore Orioles: A new approach signals a return to the top sometime in the future.
29. Cincinnati Reds: Maybe the most non-descript team in the majors.
30. Kansas City Royals: Things can only go up for the old blue.