Standings Thru Sunday, September 9

It's likely down to three now. Big Reynolds week pushing Vic into the outer mix. Blowing taps for Trumbo and Eric?


1) (1) Bill: Cabrera (HR) 35; Uggla (HR) 18; Cabrera (RBI) 116 [58] = 111

Cabrera's RBIs are really beginning to make themselves felt. A  little four-point lead has been opened up. At this late date this might be a championship move.


2) (2) Rob: Fielder (HR) 25; Granderson (HR) 35; Pujols (RBI) 94 [47] = 107

A couple from Grandie. Little else going on. Still hanging very tough. This squad could still easily take it all.


3) (3) Kevin: Beltran (HR) 29; Jones (HR) 29; Gonzales (RBI) 96 [48] = 106

Same as above. A little HR surge and these guys could easily leap into first.


4) (4) Eric: Trumbo (HR) 30; Pena (HR) 17; Fielder (RBI) 95 [47.5] = 94.5

Trumbo's strange demise says it all. They still have an outside shot, but it's getting less likely everyday.


5) (5) Vic: Pujols (HR) 29; Reynolds (HR) 21; Texiera (RBI) 81 [40.5] = 90.5

7 HRs in 7 days from Reynolds shoot these guys into the mix. Could easily take fourth. Any higher will be tough, though, especially since Tex has now got a gimpy leg ...

6) (6) Bonnie: Braun (HR) 38; Konerko (HR) 22; Nieuwenhuis (RBI) 28 [14] = 74

Kemp's folly ...


7) (7) Mark: Texiera (HR) 23; Utley (HR) 10; Jeter (RBI) 50 [25] = 58

Chopin's funeral march is being heard in the distance ...