#17. The Baltimore Orioles: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

The Power Rankings continue with the Baltimore Orioles at number 17.  I apologize for the delay.  Last week my internet went out and I started at a job, so I wasn’t able to post as much as I would have liked to.  I’ll try my best to have them up smoothly again this week, and maybe I’ll give you a few extra’s to make up for lost time.  

#17. The Baltimore Orioles

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Team Ace: Jason Hammel

Most Valuable Position Player: Adam Jones

Breakout Candidate: Manny Machado

Notable Offseason Additions: Jair Jurrjens, Alexi Casilla, Brian Roberts (Injury), Nolan Reimold (Injury)

Notable Offseason Losses: Mark Reynolds

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#18. The Arizona Diamondbacks: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

#18. The Arizona Diamondbacks

Team Ace: Ian Kennedy511px-Paulgoldschmidt1

Most Valuable Position Player: Aaron Hill

Breakout Candidate: Paul Goldschmidt

Notable Offseason Additions: Martin Prado, Heath Bell, Cody Ross, Randall Delgado

Notable Offseason Losses: Justin Upton, Chris Young, Trevor Bauer

Biggest Team Weakness: Shortstop

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#19. The Boston Red Sox: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

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Team Ace: Jon Lester

Most Valuable Position Player: Dustin Pedroia

Breakout Candidate: Jackie Bradley Jr.

Notable Offseason Additions: Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Joel Hanrahan, Ryan Dempster, Jonny Gomes, Mike Carp, Koji Uehara, David Ortiz (Injury), John Lackey (Injury), John Farrell (Manager)

Notable Offseason Losses: Cody Ross, Bobby Valentine (Manager)

Biggest Team Weakness: Team Chemistry

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#20. The Seattle Mariners: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

#20. The Seattle Mariners200px-KingFelixHernandez

Team Ace: Felix Hernandez

Most Valuable Position Player: Kyle Seager

Breakout Candidate: Hisashi Iwakuma

Notable Offseason Additions: Michael Morse, Kendrys Morales, Raul Ibanez, Joe Saunders, Jason Bay

Notable Offseason Losses: Jason Vargas

Biggest Team Weakness: Infield

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#21. The Pittsburg Pirates: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

 #21. The Pittsburg Pirates413px-Andrew_McCutchen_on_June_12,_2012

Team Ace: AJ Burnett

Most Valuable Position Player: Andrew McCutchen

Breakout Candidate: Starling Marte

Notable Offseason Additions: Russell Martin, Fransisco Liriano

Notable Offseason Losses: Erik Bedard, Joel Hanrahan

Biggest Team Weakness: Inconsistency

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#22. Colorado Rockies: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

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Team Ace: Jorge De La Rosa

Most Valuable Position Player: Troy Tulowitzki

Breakout Candidate: Jhoulys Chacin

Notable Offseason Additions: Jorge De La Rosa (injury)

Notable Offseason Losses:

Biggest Team Weakness: Pitching

 

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#23. Chicago White Sox: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

#23. Chicago White Sox 379px-Paul_Konerko_on_August_10,_2011

Team Ace: Jake Peavy

Most Valuable Position Player: Alex Rios

Breakout Candidate: Dayan Viciedo

Notable Offseason Additions: Jeff Keppinger

Notable Offseason Losses: A.J. Pierzynski, Kevin Youkilis

Biggest Team Weakness: Age and lack of pizzaz

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#24. Kansas City Royals: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

#24. Kansas City Royals

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Team Ace: James Shields

Most Valuable Position Player: Billy Butler

Breakout Candidate: Lorenzo Cain

Notable Offseason Additions: James Shields, Ervin Santana

Notable Offseason Losses:none

Biggest Team Weakness: Starting Pitching

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#25. The New York Mets: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

#25. The New York Mets

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Team Ace: Johan Santana

Most Valuable Position Player: David Wright

Breakout Candidate: Matt Harvey

Notable Offseason Additions: Travis d’Arnaud, Shaun Marcum

Notable Offseason Losses: R.A. Dickey, Jayson Bay

Biggest Team Weakness: Outfield

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#26. The Chicago Cubs: MLB 2013 Preseason Power Rankings

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Team Ace: Matt Garza

Most Valuable Position Player: Starlin Castro

Breakout Candidate: Anthony Rizzo

Notable Offseason Additions: Edwin Jackson, Nate Schierholtz, Scott Hairston

Notable Offseason Losses: None

Biggest Team Weakness: Bullpen

 

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