In honor of pitcher's and catchers reporting.....I thought this shot to be appropriate.

Additionally, I have provided proof #716c that the A's are better than the Giants.

2006 Power Rankings: Week 1

1
2
White Sox
99-63
The first to repeat since the '99-'00 Yankees? Why not. Adding Javier Vazquez gives them even more depth in the starting rotation.

2
4
Athletics
88-74
Add Frank Thomas and Milton Bradley to the lineup and add Esteban Loaiza to an already deep rotation and what do you have? A title contender.

3
5
Yankees
95-67
With Damon, Jeter, A-Rod and Sheffield at the top of the lineup, the Yanks could easily top 900 runs scored and perhaps make a run at 1,000.

4
1
Indians
93-69
Overcoming last September's stretch-drive failures early will be key. How much will they miss Coco Crisp?

5
6
Mets
83-79
Despite all of the offseason upgrades, the Mets could be thin in their starting rotation if an injury or two crops up.

6
10
Red Sox
95-67
Without Johnny Damon patrolling center field, outfield defense could be a big problem for the Sox.

13
15
Giants
75-87
The Barry Show is coming to a stadium (and television) near you. As long as King Bonds stays healthy, the Giants will contend and be worth watching.