MLB Power Rankings: Mets, Cardinals making things tough at the top

26. team. 126. The acquisition of Josh Hamilton becomes another quiet coup for the Rangers, as they badly needed the offense. Even if Hamilton is still a month away, it is a low-risk move for them. The team is collectively hitting .212/.297/.322 and owns just 13 home runs among the bunch. Any shot in the arm will help right about now.. . Previous: +1st. Texas Rangers

2. Mike Pelfrey, who wasn’t going to make the Twins rotation until Ervin Santana’s suspension, has quietly been the team’s best starter with a 2.25 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. Outside of him, no other starter has an ERA under 4.30, but the bullpen trip of Casey Fein, Glen Perkins, and Aaron Thompson have helped alleviate the pain.. . Previous: -1th. Minnesota Twins. 27. team

6. Cole Hamels has rebounded nicely after a rough start, allowing just 1 earned run over his last 13 innings of work. Perhaps that is why Ruben Amaro dropped a hint that the Phillies would pick up some of his salary in a trade, as there are definitely some teams in need. With the Phillies not going anywhere soon, now is the time to get the rebuild moving.. . Previous: +1st. Philadelphia Phillies. 28. team

76. Despite their win total over their last 10 games, albeit from 2 to 5, Milwaukee has made it known that they will listen to offers on any player. It says a lot that the Brewers are already discussing trading away top talent, hoping that they can get as much as possible for Matt Garza and Kyle Lohse in a pitching starved market. It’s the right move and given the young players already in Milwaukee, could be a quick turnaround with the right pieces.. . Previous: -1th. Milwaukee Brewers. 30. team