Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Ranking the NL at the 25 Game Mark
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The defending champs have started strong, is there a repeat in their future?
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This new owner added a few free agents (Emil Alomar) to go with an already dominant closer (Glen Hill) to currently place them 2nd (behind St Louis) in runs allowed in the NL. Will the pitching hold up? Will the bats produce enough in a tough top 3 division (Salem is abandoned).
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Their string of 9 straight playoff appearances should be extended to 10 when its all said and done.
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The Schnicks are in first despite some injury problems to 2-time Cy Young winner Cody Percival. Percival returns from the DL soon so expect the Schnicks to open up a bigger lead with Atlanta selling off parts.
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Free Agent addition Bonk Matthews has been a nice addition to the rotation. Can he make it last over the entire season?
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The Two's are looking up at 2 good teams within their own division, which normally makes the playoffs tough, but they still have Salem in the division to whip up on. With their solid staff, good defense, and balanced offense they have a legitimate shot at the playoffs even if no one else in the division falters.
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Their expected win % says they are a better team then they show, so expect an improvement over the rest of the season, made easier by the return of some bodies on the DL.
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As terrific as their pitching staff has been (currently given up the fewest runs in the NL), the offense has been just as bad. Only one player is having year above their norm (Carlos Azocar), so their is plenty of room for improvement from the rest of the lineup. They are only a game and a half back so if they can stick close and go out and get a big bat they could be formidable.
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The return of an old owner has the team right back where they were before he left, middle of the road. Still the defense is improved and the offense is hitting homeruns. The real key is the pitching.
Another interesting note is that they are relying heavily on 5 rookies ( Ramirez, Grant, Lee, Mlicki, Rosa) and another just got called up to serve as a utility player (Coleridge). They also just made a trade to help stabilize their pen by bringing in former Cy Young winner Junior Chen who had an injury last season.
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The offense is led by Albert Ponson. Paul Huang is the #1 starter but is not living up to that billing. #'s 2-4 are solid, if not spectacular, and former #5 (J.T. Bell) has been sent to long reliever duty. Thats actually a good thing due to his first few starts.
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They have a powerful offense, led by Placido Benitez, but their pitching has given up the 2nd most runs in the NL. I expect the staff to improve as the season moves on.
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Middle of the road team could be dangerous if they can have the whole team put it together at the same time. Their offense needs to step up more so then the pitching.
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In a brutal division, they may prove to be better then the early season record shows.
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They would've been higher due to their history, but with the selling off of parts they've fallen down here. Don't be fooled into thinking they'll be down long, the trades they've made will have them challenging soon enough.
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Under new ownership, so time must be given to let them assemble the team their way. Keep in mind however, this franchise won the division the previous 2 years.
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Hopefully someone can get in there and get this abandoned train back on track.
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The defending champs have started strong, is there a repeat in their future?
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This new owner added a few free agents (Emil Alomar) to go with an already dominant closer (Glen Hill) to currently place them 2nd (behind St Louis) in runs allowed in the NL. Will the pitching hold up? Will the bats produce enough in a tough top 3 division (Salem is abandoned).
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Their string of 9 straight playoff appearances should be extended to 10 when its all said and done.
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The Schnicks are in first despite some injury problems to 2-time Cy Young winner Cody Percival. Percival returns from the DL soon so expect the Schnicks to open up a bigger lead with Atlanta selling off parts.
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Free Agent addition Bonk Matthews has been a nice addition to the rotation. Can he make it last over the entire season?
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The Two's are looking up at 2 good teams within their own division, which normally makes the playoffs tough, but they still have Salem in the division to whip up on. With their solid staff, good defense, and balanced offense they have a legitimate shot at the playoffs even if no one else in the division falters.
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Their expected win % says they are a better team then they show, so expect an improvement over the rest of the season, made easier by the return of some bodies on the DL.
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As terrific as their pitching staff has been (currently given up the fewest runs in the NL), the offense has been just as bad. Only one player is having year above their norm (Carlos Azocar), so their is plenty of room for improvement from the rest of the lineup. They are only a game and a half back so if they can stick close and go out and get a big bat they could be formidable.
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The return of an old owner has the team right back where they were before he left, middle of the road. Still the defense is improved and the offense is hitting homeruns. The real key is the pitching.
Another interesting note is that they are relying heavily on 5 rookies ( Ramirez, Grant, Lee, Mlicki, Rosa) and another just got called up to serve as a utility player (Coleridge). They also just made a trade to help stabilize their pen by bringing in former Cy Young winner Junior Chen who had an injury last season.
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The offense is led by Albert Ponson. Paul Huang is the #1 starter but is not living up to that billing. #'s 2-4 are solid, if not spectacular, and former #5 (J.T. Bell) has been sent to long reliever duty. Thats actually a good thing due to his first few starts.
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They have a powerful offense, led by Placido Benitez, but their pitching has given up the 2nd most runs in the NL. I expect the staff to improve as the season moves on.
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Middle of the road team could be dangerous if they can have the whole team put it together at the same time. Their offense needs to step up more so then the pitching.
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In a brutal division, they may prove to be better then the early season record shows.
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They would've been higher due to their history, but with the selling off of parts they've fallen down here. Don't be fooled into thinking they'll be down long, the trades they've made will have them challenging soon enough.
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Under new ownership, so time must be given to let them assemble the team their way. Keep in mind however, this franchise won the division the previous 2 years.
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Hopefully someone can get in there and get this abandoned train back on track.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Chicago Gangsters Season 12 Preview
Things are under Old Management again in Wrigley. Owner Donald Key has returned to run the franchise once more, having reached the playoffs only 3 times in franchise and 2 while Key as owner, of 50% of the seasons he has owned the team.
The Lineup could mash its way to the playoffs, but the pitching holds the key.
Lineup
1. LF Harold Murphy (.278 avg/.343 OBP/.492 SLG/.835 OPS/33 HRs/105 RBIs) - Not your typical leadoff hitter, Murphy hit 33 bombs last year. But with the loss of Rock Smart they need someone to bat first. With his patient batting eye, and lack of other options he gets the call. Expect the HR's to come down, and Ks to go up.
2. 3B Mario Wright (.278/.340/.441/.781/26/86)- Wright is moving from SS to the hot corner where his glove will play a lot better. His range has diminished but his bat can still play at third, and should be a huge upgrade defensively over last years third basemen.
3. RF Felipe Mota (.306/.385/.614/.999/47/139)- Mota is headed back to RF after playing out of position the last few years at 3B, committing 28 errors at the Hot Corner in each of the last 2 years. A former Gold Glover and Silver Slugger in RF, he is being counted on heavily to continue his Hall of Fame progression.
4. 2B Julio Marin (.317/.372/.643/1.015/51/131)- Marin put up 51 HR's last year in the OF, but is being asked to head back to 2B, where he admittedly will be out of position, but his bat makes up for it. Another huge season in the middle of the lineup will be expected. He can play a COF or 1B whenever someone needs rest, and defensive replacements will be utilized regularly.
5. 1B Dick Stewart - (.269/.338/.530/.868/43/ 131) -Going into his 4th full year in the bigs, he is being counted on to bounce back, although his "off" year still resulted in 43 HRs. He is currently the only LH bat in the lineup with power.
6. C Nick Miclat - (.282/.365/.427/.792/17/63) - Miclat will have plenty of opportunities to drive in runs with the bats at the top of this lineup. But management would like to see him play a bigger role in helping to improve the pitching staff.
7. CF Enos Ramirez - This rookie is being asked to man CF after mainly playing 3B in the minors he last few years. All the tools are there as far as his bat is concerned, and he'll probably move back to the Hot Corner eventually. Unfortunately he's the best option to play CF for the Gangsters right now.
8. SS Brad Glanville - An offseason acquisition, he was acquired in the Rock Smart trade (along with David Lee & Brutus Stewart) for his glove. Not expected to do much with his bat, he'll make his mark by providing solid defense.
Bench Players:
Midre Matos - Backup C, Rule 5 draftee
Hayes Little - Previous administrations HUGE CONTRACT MISTAKE
Oscar McNeil - Speedy 2B could be a pinch runner or late inning defensive replacement
Calvin Woo - LH bat off the bench
Ronnie Coleridge - Utility guy and another LH bat
Pitching Staff
Rotation
James Pong - Best pitcher on the staff has struggled the last 2 seasons. Need more dominance from him this year and return to the form of the first couple years in the league. He is still only 27.
Sammy Cedeno - solid starter is being asked to step into the #2 role. Has been eating innings, and must continue to do so.
Jose Puente - Former Int'l signee has had a Jekyll and Hyde like career, one good, one bad. We're hoping this is the Good Year and a repeat of season 10(vice season 11) is going to be needed.
David Lee - Offseason acquisition is being asked to step into the rotation, but may be better suited for the bullpen. Depends on how the prospects fare as to how many starts he makes. Long range he definitely belongs in the pen.
Possible 5th starters:
Julio Lopez - Spent the last 2 years in AAA and has no reason not to be in the majors. Currently fighting for a starting spot.
Chuck Grant - Former 1st Round pick is fighting for a rotation spot and barring a collapse, should make the team out of Spring Training.
Garry Pratt - Long Shot to break camp with the big club, has yet to pitch above AA. Only made 18 starts (in 31 appearances) last year, but did convert 11 of 13 saves, so it is possible he could help the team at some point as a piece in the pen. For now he'll be stretched out with the intention of starting.
Other bullpen pieces
Brendan Merritt - Currently slated as closer
Deivi Rosa - Lefty has proven himself at AAA, but will it translate to the majors?
Willie Terrero - Off season signing to a low money deal, will provide middle relief help.
Louie Pena - Another Lefty out of the pen had a good year last year, will he repeat it?
Ivan Rosado - Yet another lefty, his large payday may be keeping him around longer then most.
Shaggy Park - Rule 5 draftee will have a hard time sticking.
Dwight Jackson - middle reliever in danger of losing his position, but at least he's not a lefty.
Bernie Hernandez - Currently at AAA, he's trying to fight his way on to the staff. Has some Major League experience, but hasn't been consistent.
Cody Mlicki - Another Rule 5 longshot.
The Lineup could mash its way to the playoffs, but the pitching holds the key.
Lineup
1. LF Harold Murphy (.278 avg/.343 OBP/.492 SLG/.835 OPS/33 HRs/105 RBIs) - Not your typical leadoff hitter, Murphy hit 33 bombs last year. But with the loss of Rock Smart they need someone to bat first. With his patient batting eye, and lack of other options he gets the call. Expect the HR's to come down, and Ks to go up.
2. 3B Mario Wright (.278/.340/.441/.781/26/86)- Wright is moving from SS to the hot corner where his glove will play a lot better. His range has diminished but his bat can still play at third, and should be a huge upgrade defensively over last years third basemen.
3. RF Felipe Mota (.306/.385/.614/.999/47/139)- Mota is headed back to RF after playing out of position the last few years at 3B, committing 28 errors at the Hot Corner in each of the last 2 years. A former Gold Glover and Silver Slugger in RF, he is being counted on heavily to continue his Hall of Fame progression.
4. 2B Julio Marin (.317/.372/.643/1.015/51/131)- Marin put up 51 HR's last year in the OF, but is being asked to head back to 2B, where he admittedly will be out of position, but his bat makes up for it. Another huge season in the middle of the lineup will be expected. He can play a COF or 1B whenever someone needs rest, and defensive replacements will be utilized regularly.
5. 1B Dick Stewart - (.269/.338/.530/.868/43/ 131) -Going into his 4th full year in the bigs, he is being counted on to bounce back, although his "off" year still resulted in 43 HRs. He is currently the only LH bat in the lineup with power.
6. C Nick Miclat - (.282/.365/.427/.792/17/63) - Miclat will have plenty of opportunities to drive in runs with the bats at the top of this lineup. But management would like to see him play a bigger role in helping to improve the pitching staff.
7. CF Enos Ramirez - This rookie is being asked to man CF after mainly playing 3B in the minors he last few years. All the tools are there as far as his bat is concerned, and he'll probably move back to the Hot Corner eventually. Unfortunately he's the best option to play CF for the Gangsters right now.
8. SS Brad Glanville - An offseason acquisition, he was acquired in the Rock Smart trade (along with David Lee & Brutus Stewart) for his glove. Not expected to do much with his bat, he'll make his mark by providing solid defense.
Bench Players:
Midre Matos - Backup C, Rule 5 draftee
Hayes Little - Previous administrations HUGE CONTRACT MISTAKE
Oscar McNeil - Speedy 2B could be a pinch runner or late inning defensive replacement
Calvin Woo - LH bat off the bench
Ronnie Coleridge - Utility guy and another LH bat
Pitching Staff
Rotation
James Pong - Best pitcher on the staff has struggled the last 2 seasons. Need more dominance from him this year and return to the form of the first couple years in the league. He is still only 27.
Sammy Cedeno - solid starter is being asked to step into the #2 role. Has been eating innings, and must continue to do so.
Jose Puente - Former Int'l signee has had a Jekyll and Hyde like career, one good, one bad. We're hoping this is the Good Year and a repeat of season 10(vice season 11) is going to be needed.
David Lee - Offseason acquisition is being asked to step into the rotation, but may be better suited for the bullpen. Depends on how the prospects fare as to how many starts he makes. Long range he definitely belongs in the pen.
Possible 5th starters:
Julio Lopez - Spent the last 2 years in AAA and has no reason not to be in the majors. Currently fighting for a starting spot.
Chuck Grant - Former 1st Round pick is fighting for a rotation spot and barring a collapse, should make the team out of Spring Training.
Garry Pratt - Long Shot to break camp with the big club, has yet to pitch above AA. Only made 18 starts (in 31 appearances) last year, but did convert 11 of 13 saves, so it is possible he could help the team at some point as a piece in the pen. For now he'll be stretched out with the intention of starting.
Other bullpen pieces
Brendan Merritt - Currently slated as closer
Deivi Rosa - Lefty has proven himself at AAA, but will it translate to the majors?
Willie Terrero - Off season signing to a low money deal, will provide middle relief help.
Louie Pena - Another Lefty out of the pen had a good year last year, will he repeat it?
Ivan Rosado - Yet another lefty, his large payday may be keeping him around longer then most.
Shaggy Park - Rule 5 draftee will have a hard time sticking.
Dwight Jackson - middle reliever in danger of losing his position, but at least he's not a lefty.
Bernie Hernandez - Currently at AAA, he's trying to fight his way on to the staff. Has some Major League experience, but hasn't been consistent.
Cody Mlicki - Another Rule 5 longshot.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
CAPB FINAL SEASON 11 POWER RANKINGS
THE ELITE TEAMS
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New York Highlanders (110-52) (LW – 1) No movement from last week. Team went 13-8 during the week. [If you didn’t think the Highlanders were the best team in the league, you must have been living under a rock the whole time. I have seen some dominating teams but I have never seen a team dominate in every aspect of the game like the Highlanders did this season. The team went 49-24 during the second half of the season. The Highlanders are the favorite to win the World Series and also my pick to win it all.]
3rd Hitting/ 1st Pitching/ 5th Fielding – Played in the 5th toughest division
2)
Minnesota Monkey Wranglers (101-61) (LW - 2) No Movement from last week. Team went 13-8 during the week. [You can’t ask for a more balance team then the Monkey Wranglers. The team scored 175 more runs then they allowed, which is outstanding and a big reason for a 100 win season. The team went 40-33 during the second half of the season. The American League Crown may not have to go through Minnesota this season but it doesn’t mean the Monkey Wranglers can’t win it.]
6th Hitting/ 5th Pitching/ 1st Fielding – Played in the toughest division
3)
Buffalo Soldiers (98-64) (LW – 3) No movement from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [With the division crown lockup, the Soldiers took it easy during the last week and still got the number 1 seed for the National League. Team went 44-29 during the second half of the season. The Soldiers have to be the favorite to win the National League Crown but the team doesn’t need to take any team lightly at same time.]
17th Hitting/ 2nd Pitching/ 3rd Fielding – Played in the 2nd toughest division
4)
Montgomery Burns (94-68) (LW - 4) No movement from last week. Team went 13-8 during the week. [The offense powered the Burns all season but the pitching staff step up when they had to as well. The team went 40-33 during the second half of the season. The bats cooled off a little toward the end of the season for the Burns. So the big question coming out of Montgomery is can the bats get on fire during the playoffs?]
4th Hitting/ 19th Pitching/ 32nd Fielding – Played in the weakest division
THE GREAT TEAMS
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Toledo Holy Fargin' Schnicks (92-70) (LW - 6) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 15-6 during the week. [The Holy Fargin’ Schnicks just got better and better as the season went along. The team went 45-28 during the second half of the season. The National League in wide open so why not the Holy Fargin’ Schnicks?]
12th Hitting/ 3rd Pitching/ 29th Fielding – Played in the 3rd toughest division
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Milwaukee Porn Silos (92-70) (LW – 9) Up 3 spots from last week. Team went 14-7 during the week. [Had a great week to sling shot into the 5th seed and a little easier schedule in the playoffs. Balance has been the key to the Porn Silos all season and I wouldn’t expect anything to change from the team in the playoffs. Team went 42-31 during the second half of the season. Could the Porn Silos be World Series Champions? You never know.]
14th Hitting/ 10th Pitching/ 22nd Fielding – Played in the toughest division
ABOVE AVERAGE TEAMS
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Fargo Fart Knockers (91-71) (LW - 5) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Fart Knockers can’t be happy being the 6th seed in the playoffs but there probably the scariest 6th seed anyone has ever seen. The team went 41-32 during the second half of the season. Can never bet against the best offense in league from getting far in the playoffs.]
1st Hitting/ 15th Pitching/ 2nd Fielding – Played in the toughest division
8)
Honolulu Witch Doctors (88-74) (LW - 8) No movement from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Witch Doctors used there voodoo powers to win there division by 10 games. I don’t think anyone will be taking the Witch Doctors lightly during the playoffs this year. The team went 38-35 during the second half of the season. It will be hard to bet against the Witch Doctors not to win the National League Crown once again.]
9th Hitting/ 12th Pitching/ 14th Fielding – Played in the 6th toughest division
9)
Nashville Raccoons (87-75) (LW - 11) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 15-6 during the week. [The Raccoons stepped up there game during the last week of the season and easily won there division once again. The bats came alive during that last week, now let’s hope they can stay hot in the playoffs. Team went 42-31 during the second half of the season. This will be a very scary team to face in the playoffs.]
2nd Hitting/ 25th Pitching/ 30th Fielding – Played in the 4th toughest division
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Pittsburgh Pisces (87-75) (LW - 7) Down 3 spots from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Pisces are the best team to miss the playoffs this season. If they didn’t play in the toughest division, the Pisces would be a playoff team. Team went 38-35 during the second half of the season. Don’t worry Pittsburgh, the Pisces will be back next season.]
10th Hitting/ 4th Pitching/ 19th Fielding – Played in the toughest division
11)
Vancouver Whitecaps (84-78) (LW – 14) Up 3 spots from last week. Team went 12-9 during the week. [The Whitecaps are proof that if you beat up on your division, you can still win the division no matter how bad you play against everyone else. Nothing like the feeling of beating up on your division to get into the playoffs during the final week of the season. Team went 38-35 during the second half of the season. Anything can happen in the playoffs but for the Whitecaps to make some noise it would be a small miracle.]
7th Hitting/ 16th Pitching/ 17th Fielding
12)
Atlanta Hooch (86-76) (LW - 10) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Hooch seemed to be limping into the playoffs this season. After a great first half, the team really struggled at times during the second half, even losing the division in the process. Team went 34-39 during the second half of the season. All it takes it to catch lightning in a bottle and a World Series victory could be yours.]
20th Hitting/ 8th Pitching/ 16th Fielding – Played in the 3rd toughest division
THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TEAMS
13)
New Britain Fighting Beer Drinkers (83-79) (LW – 12) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 12-9 during the week. [The playoffs where right there for the Fighting Beer Drinkers but the on unthinkable happened during the final series of the season, getting killed every game, with everything on the line. Team went 38-35 during the second half of the season. That series lose to Trenton could hang with this team all off-season.]
18th Hitting/ 11th Pitching/ 11th Fielding – Played in the 2nd toughest division
14)
Jackson Pollocks (83-79) (LW - 13) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 13-8 during the week. [What a great second half of the season for the Pollocks and grabbing the last playoff spot. It came down to the wire but the team found a way into the playoffs. Team went 41-32 during the second half of the season. Hope that big run during the last couple weeks can hold up in the playoffs.]
26th Hitting/ 9th Pitching/ 23rd Fielding – Played in the 4th toughest division
15)
Charlotte Knights (81-81) (LW - 15) No movement from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Knights where so close to the playoffs but one bad week down the stretch killed any chance of that goal happening this season. The team really needed some close games to go there way the last couple weeks in the season but they just couldn’t get that luck on there side. Team went 37-36 during the second half of the season. Don’t worry Knights I believe you could be a team to watch out for next season.]
11th Hitting/ 17th Pitching/ 7th Fielding – Played in the 4th toughest division
THE BELOW AVERAGE TEAMS
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Tampa Bay Maelstrom (81-81) (LW - 16) No movement from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Maelstrom had a nice second half to get to the .500 mark. The team seemed to run out of gas down the stretch with some average play during the last two weeks of the season. Team went 39-34 during the second half of the season. Another team looking for pitching and defense next season.]
8th Hitting/ 28th Pitching/ 25th Fielding – Played in the weakest division
17)
Las Vegas Aces (81-81) (LW - 18) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Aces where right there all season for a chance at a playoff berth but they fell just short. Going 14-16 within the division will be looked at as the reason the team missed there chance. Team went 37-36 during the second half of the season. I wonder which way the Aces will go next season, will they improve or fall?]
19th Hitting/ 13th Pitching/ 13th Fielding – Played in the 7th toughest division
18)
Chicago Gangsters (76-86) (LW - 17) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Gangsters couldn’t do anything right down the stretch and losing out on any chance at the playoffs in the process. If you can’t field and pitch, it really doesn’t matter how much offense you have. Team went 30-43 during the second half of the season. Repeat after me, PITCHING and FIELDING.]
5th Hitting/ 27th Pitching/ 28th Fielding – Played in the 3rd toughest division
19)
Sacramento Terrible Two's (78-84) (LW – 20) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [Terrible Two’s lived up to there name, having two completely different seasons. Before the All-star break they struggled in all phases of the game but really turned things around during the second half. Team went 40-33 during the second half. Don’t be surprised if the Terrible Two’s make the playoffs next year.]
15th Hitting/ 22nd Pitching/ 4th Fielding – Played in the 6th toughest division
20)
Salt Lake City Ampersands (78-84) (LW – 22) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Ampersands would like to know what went wrong during the second half. Team went from 12th in the power rankings at the all-star break but fell 8 spots during the second half. Team went 31-42 during the second half of the season. I hope that the second half of this season doesn’t carry over to next season.]
16th Hitting/ 21st Pitching/ 15th Fielding – Played in the 2nd toughest division
IF I ONLY HAD A OFFENSE
21)
Norfolk NAVY SEALs (77-85) (LW - 23) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [Navy Seals are just another team with a great pitching staff but a offense that struggled, bringing the team down. The pitchers where forced to pitch as close to perfect all season with the offense only scoring 3.85 runs. Team went 36-37 during the second half of the season. Offense, go after offense during the off-season Norfolk.]
29th Hitting/ 6th Pitching/ 6th Fielding – Played in the 5th toughest division
22)
St. Louis River Dogs (78-84) (LW - 21) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 8-13 during the week. [With an outside chance of making the playoffs the River Dogs really folded the last week of the season. It’s just really hard to win a ton of games when you’re giving up 85 more runs then your team has scored on the season. The team went 34-39 during the second half. Hopefully taking a step back during the second half will be the motivation to improve next season.]
28th Hitting/ 14th Pitching/ 8th Fielding – Played in the 3rd toughest division
23)
Anaheim Angels (75-87) (LW - 19) Down 4 spots from last week. Team went 6-15 during the week. [The Angels had the pitching to compete this season but the offense couldn’t hold up there part. The team played in 48 1-run games this season going 20-28 and if they had another good bat who knows what would have happened. The team went 31-42 during the second half. Please find a bat next season.]
30th Hitting/ 7th Pitching/ 27th Fielding - Played in the 7th toughest division
THE LOVEABLE LOSERS
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Salem Squirrel Monkeys (70-92) (LW - 24) No movement from last week. Team went 9-12 during the week. [The Squirrel Monkeys had to be the most constant team all season. They never had a big week or a bad week, just playing .400 ball all season. The team went 32-41 during the second half. I really don’t know if the Squirrel Monkeys will improve next season or not.]
21st Hitting/ 20th Pitching/ 24th Fielding – Played in the 6th toughest division
25)
Trenton Thunder (74-88) (LW - 27) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 12-9 during the week. [A nice last two weeks of the season for the Thunder. The fans in Trenton could be very exciting about next season. Team went 38-35 during the second half. Look for Trenton to be a team that will compete next season after a great second half of the season.]
25th Hitting/ 18th Pitching/ 20th Fielding – Played in the 2nd toughest division
26)
Scottsdale Sidewinders (75-87) (LW - 26) No movement from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Sidewinders had a nice offense scoring 4.85 a game but giving up 5.51 runs per game is hurt them. Prove that you need some pitching and defense to win and not just offense. Team went 31-42 during the second half. Please get some pitching next season.]
13th Hitting/ 29th Pitching/ 26th Fielding – Played in the 6th toughest division
ENJOYING THE LINKS
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Jacksonville Junk Yard Dogs (69-93) (LW - 25) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 5-16 during the week. [All bark and no bite this season from the Junk Yard Dogs. Going 27-54 at home is probably the biggest reason for the disappointing season. The team went 29-44 during the second half. I don’t know if the team needs to move but they need to find a way to win at home next season.]
22nd Hitting/ 26th Pitching/ 10th Fielding – Played in the 4th toughest division
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Colorado Springs Sky Sox (68-94) (LW - 28) No movement from last week. Team went 8-13 during the week. [The offense is the biggest reason for the Sky Sox failure this season. Scoring only 606 runs will bring down any franchise, no matter how good the pitching staff is. The team went 30-43 during the second half. I really hope the Sky Sox can find some offense next season or they could be in trouble again.]
32nd Hitting/ 23rd Pitching/ 12th Fielding – Played in the 7th toughest division
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Richmond Spiders (61-101) (LW - 29) No movement from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [Where the Spiders the worst team in the league? If you believe there record you would say yes, but you would say no when you look at the players and stats. The team went 27-46 during the second half. I hope the team enjoys there first overall pick in the draft.]
23rd Hitting/ 24th Pitching/ 9th Fielding - Played in the 5th toughest division
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Pawtucket Paw Soxs (68-94) (LW - 30) No Movement from last week. Team went 13-9 during the week. [The Paw Soxs had a very nice final week of the season but that’s about all that went right this season. The team went 31-42 during the second half. I think we all know what the Paw Soxs will be looking for during the off-season.]
24th Hitting/ 32nd Pitching/ 31st Fielding – Played in the 5th toughest division
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Charleston Battery (64-98) (LW - 32) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Battery looked as they might pull a last place finish in the rankings from the first week to the last week but the last two weeks of the season proved that the Battery could play. The team went 35-38 during the second half. I expect to see the Battery make some noise next season.]
27th Hitting/ 30th Pitching/ 21st Fielding - Played in the weakest division
HOPELESS
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Little Rock Team Discovery Channel (62-100) (LW – 31) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 5-16 during the week. [The Team Discovery Channel has become the first team to go from number one spot to the last spot in power rankings history. Team just got worst during the second half going 25-48. Get ready for some heads to roll in Little Rock during the off-season.]
31st Hitting/ 31st Pitching/ 18th Fielding - Played in the weakest division
1)
New York Highlanders (110-52) (LW – 1) No movement from last week. Team went 13-8 during the week. [If you didn’t think the Highlanders were the best team in the league, you must have been living under a rock the whole time. I have seen some dominating teams but I have never seen a team dominate in every aspect of the game like the Highlanders did this season. The team went 49-24 during the second half of the season. The Highlanders are the favorite to win the World Series and also my pick to win it all.]3rd Hitting/ 1st Pitching/ 5th Fielding – Played in the 5th toughest division
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Minnesota Monkey Wranglers (101-61) (LW - 2) No Movement from last week. Team went 13-8 during the week. [You can’t ask for a more balance team then the Monkey Wranglers. The team scored 175 more runs then they allowed, which is outstanding and a big reason for a 100 win season. The team went 40-33 during the second half of the season. The American League Crown may not have to go through Minnesota this season but it doesn’t mean the Monkey Wranglers can’t win it.]6th Hitting/ 5th Pitching/ 1st Fielding – Played in the toughest division
3)
Buffalo Soldiers (98-64) (LW – 3) No movement from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [With the division crown lockup, the Soldiers took it easy during the last week and still got the number 1 seed for the National League. Team went 44-29 during the second half of the season. The Soldiers have to be the favorite to win the National League Crown but the team doesn’t need to take any team lightly at same time.]17th Hitting/ 2nd Pitching/ 3rd Fielding – Played in the 2nd toughest division
4)
Montgomery Burns (94-68) (LW - 4) No movement from last week. Team went 13-8 during the week. [The offense powered the Burns all season but the pitching staff step up when they had to as well. The team went 40-33 during the second half of the season. The bats cooled off a little toward the end of the season for the Burns. So the big question coming out of Montgomery is can the bats get on fire during the playoffs?]4th Hitting/ 19th Pitching/ 32nd Fielding – Played in the weakest division
THE GREAT TEAMS
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Toledo Holy Fargin' Schnicks (92-70) (LW - 6) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 15-6 during the week. [The Holy Fargin’ Schnicks just got better and better as the season went along. The team went 45-28 during the second half of the season. The National League in wide open so why not the Holy Fargin’ Schnicks?]12th Hitting/ 3rd Pitching/ 29th Fielding – Played in the 3rd toughest division
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Milwaukee Porn Silos (92-70) (LW – 9) Up 3 spots from last week. Team went 14-7 during the week. [Had a great week to sling shot into the 5th seed and a little easier schedule in the playoffs. Balance has been the key to the Porn Silos all season and I wouldn’t expect anything to change from the team in the playoffs. Team went 42-31 during the second half of the season. Could the Porn Silos be World Series Champions? You never know.]14th Hitting/ 10th Pitching/ 22nd Fielding – Played in the toughest division
ABOVE AVERAGE TEAMS
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Fargo Fart Knockers (91-71) (LW - 5) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Fart Knockers can’t be happy being the 6th seed in the playoffs but there probably the scariest 6th seed anyone has ever seen. The team went 41-32 during the second half of the season. Can never bet against the best offense in league from getting far in the playoffs.]1st Hitting/ 15th Pitching/ 2nd Fielding – Played in the toughest division
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Honolulu Witch Doctors (88-74) (LW - 8) No movement from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Witch Doctors used there voodoo powers to win there division by 10 games. I don’t think anyone will be taking the Witch Doctors lightly during the playoffs this year. The team went 38-35 during the second half of the season. It will be hard to bet against the Witch Doctors not to win the National League Crown once again.]9th Hitting/ 12th Pitching/ 14th Fielding – Played in the 6th toughest division
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Nashville Raccoons (87-75) (LW - 11) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 15-6 during the week. [The Raccoons stepped up there game during the last week of the season and easily won there division once again. The bats came alive during that last week, now let’s hope they can stay hot in the playoffs. Team went 42-31 during the second half of the season. This will be a very scary team to face in the playoffs.]2nd Hitting/ 25th Pitching/ 30th Fielding – Played in the 4th toughest division
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Pittsburgh Pisces (87-75) (LW - 7) Down 3 spots from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Pisces are the best team to miss the playoffs this season. If they didn’t play in the toughest division, the Pisces would be a playoff team. Team went 38-35 during the second half of the season. Don’t worry Pittsburgh, the Pisces will be back next season.]10th Hitting/ 4th Pitching/ 19th Fielding – Played in the toughest division
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Vancouver Whitecaps (84-78) (LW – 14) Up 3 spots from last week. Team went 12-9 during the week. [The Whitecaps are proof that if you beat up on your division, you can still win the division no matter how bad you play against everyone else. Nothing like the feeling of beating up on your division to get into the playoffs during the final week of the season. Team went 38-35 during the second half of the season. Anything can happen in the playoffs but for the Whitecaps to make some noise it would be a small miracle.]7th Hitting/ 16th Pitching/ 17th Fielding
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Atlanta Hooch (86-76) (LW - 10) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Hooch seemed to be limping into the playoffs this season. After a great first half, the team really struggled at times during the second half, even losing the division in the process. Team went 34-39 during the second half of the season. All it takes it to catch lightning in a bottle and a World Series victory could be yours.]20th Hitting/ 8th Pitching/ 16th Fielding – Played in the 3rd toughest division
THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TEAMS
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New Britain Fighting Beer Drinkers (83-79) (LW – 12) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 12-9 during the week. [The playoffs where right there for the Fighting Beer Drinkers but the on unthinkable happened during the final series of the season, getting killed every game, with everything on the line. Team went 38-35 during the second half of the season. That series lose to Trenton could hang with this team all off-season.]18th Hitting/ 11th Pitching/ 11th Fielding – Played in the 2nd toughest division
14)
Jackson Pollocks (83-79) (LW - 13) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 13-8 during the week. [What a great second half of the season for the Pollocks and grabbing the last playoff spot. It came down to the wire but the team found a way into the playoffs. Team went 41-32 during the second half of the season. Hope that big run during the last couple weeks can hold up in the playoffs.]26th Hitting/ 9th Pitching/ 23rd Fielding – Played in the 4th toughest division
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Charlotte Knights (81-81) (LW - 15) No movement from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Knights where so close to the playoffs but one bad week down the stretch killed any chance of that goal happening this season. The team really needed some close games to go there way the last couple weeks in the season but they just couldn’t get that luck on there side. Team went 37-36 during the second half of the season. Don’t worry Knights I believe you could be a team to watch out for next season.] 11th Hitting/ 17th Pitching/ 7th Fielding – Played in the 4th toughest division
THE BELOW AVERAGE TEAMS
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Tampa Bay Maelstrom (81-81) (LW - 16) No movement from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Maelstrom had a nice second half to get to the .500 mark. The team seemed to run out of gas down the stretch with some average play during the last two weeks of the season. Team went 39-34 during the second half of the season. Another team looking for pitching and defense next season.]8th Hitting/ 28th Pitching/ 25th Fielding – Played in the weakest division
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Las Vegas Aces (81-81) (LW - 18) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Aces where right there all season for a chance at a playoff berth but they fell just short. Going 14-16 within the division will be looked at as the reason the team missed there chance. Team went 37-36 during the second half of the season. I wonder which way the Aces will go next season, will they improve or fall?]19th Hitting/ 13th Pitching/ 13th Fielding – Played in the 7th toughest division
18)
Chicago Gangsters (76-86) (LW - 17) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Gangsters couldn’t do anything right down the stretch and losing out on any chance at the playoffs in the process. If you can’t field and pitch, it really doesn’t matter how much offense you have. Team went 30-43 during the second half of the season. Repeat after me, PITCHING and FIELDING.]5th Hitting/ 27th Pitching/ 28th Fielding – Played in the 3rd toughest division
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Sacramento Terrible Two's (78-84) (LW – 20) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [Terrible Two’s lived up to there name, having two completely different seasons. Before the All-star break they struggled in all phases of the game but really turned things around during the second half. Team went 40-33 during the second half. Don’t be surprised if the Terrible Two’s make the playoffs next year.]15th Hitting/ 22nd Pitching/ 4th Fielding – Played in the 6th toughest division
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Salt Lake City Ampersands (78-84) (LW – 22) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [The Ampersands would like to know what went wrong during the second half. Team went from 12th in the power rankings at the all-star break but fell 8 spots during the second half. Team went 31-42 during the second half of the season. I hope that the second half of this season doesn’t carry over to next season.]16th Hitting/ 21st Pitching/ 15th Fielding – Played in the 2nd toughest division
IF I ONLY HAD A OFFENSE
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Norfolk NAVY SEALs (77-85) (LW - 23) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [Navy Seals are just another team with a great pitching staff but a offense that struggled, bringing the team down. The pitchers where forced to pitch as close to perfect all season with the offense only scoring 3.85 runs. Team went 36-37 during the second half of the season. Offense, go after offense during the off-season Norfolk.]29th Hitting/ 6th Pitching/ 6th Fielding – Played in the 5th toughest division
22)
St. Louis River Dogs (78-84) (LW - 21) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 8-13 during the week. [With an outside chance of making the playoffs the River Dogs really folded the last week of the season. It’s just really hard to win a ton of games when you’re giving up 85 more runs then your team has scored on the season. The team went 34-39 during the second half. Hopefully taking a step back during the second half will be the motivation to improve next season.]28th Hitting/ 14th Pitching/ 8th Fielding – Played in the 3rd toughest division
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Anaheim Angels (75-87) (LW - 19) Down 4 spots from last week. Team went 6-15 during the week. [The Angels had the pitching to compete this season but the offense couldn’t hold up there part. The team played in 48 1-run games this season going 20-28 and if they had another good bat who knows what would have happened. The team went 31-42 during the second half. Please find a bat next season.]30th Hitting/ 7th Pitching/ 27th Fielding - Played in the 7th toughest division
THE LOVEABLE LOSERS
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Salem Squirrel Monkeys (70-92) (LW - 24) No movement from last week. Team went 9-12 during the week. [The Squirrel Monkeys had to be the most constant team all season. They never had a big week or a bad week, just playing .400 ball all season. The team went 32-41 during the second half. I really don’t know if the Squirrel Monkeys will improve next season or not.]21st Hitting/ 20th Pitching/ 24th Fielding – Played in the 6th toughest division
25)
Trenton Thunder (74-88) (LW - 27) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 12-9 during the week. [A nice last two weeks of the season for the Thunder. The fans in Trenton could be very exciting about next season. Team went 38-35 during the second half. Look for Trenton to be a team that will compete next season after a great second half of the season.]25th Hitting/ 18th Pitching/ 20th Fielding – Played in the 2nd toughest division
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Scottsdale Sidewinders (75-87) (LW - 26) No movement from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Sidewinders had a nice offense scoring 4.85 a game but giving up 5.51 runs per game is hurt them. Prove that you need some pitching and defense to win and not just offense. Team went 31-42 during the second half. Please get some pitching next season.]13th Hitting/ 29th Pitching/ 26th Fielding – Played in the 6th toughest division
ENJOYING THE LINKS
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Jacksonville Junk Yard Dogs (69-93) (LW - 25) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 5-16 during the week. [All bark and no bite this season from the Junk Yard Dogs. Going 27-54 at home is probably the biggest reason for the disappointing season. The team went 29-44 during the second half. I don’t know if the team needs to move but they need to find a way to win at home next season.]22nd Hitting/ 26th Pitching/ 10th Fielding – Played in the 4th toughest division
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Colorado Springs Sky Sox (68-94) (LW - 28) No movement from last week. Team went 8-13 during the week. [The offense is the biggest reason for the Sky Sox failure this season. Scoring only 606 runs will bring down any franchise, no matter how good the pitching staff is. The team went 30-43 during the second half. I really hope the Sky Sox can find some offense next season or they could be in trouble again.]32nd Hitting/ 23rd Pitching/ 12th Fielding – Played in the 7th toughest division
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Richmond Spiders (61-101) (LW - 29) No movement from last week. Team went 10-11 during the week. [Where the Spiders the worst team in the league? If you believe there record you would say yes, but you would say no when you look at the players and stats. The team went 27-46 during the second half. I hope the team enjoys there first overall pick in the draft.]23rd Hitting/ 24th Pitching/ 9th Fielding - Played in the 5th toughest division
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Pawtucket Paw Soxs (68-94) (LW - 30) No Movement from last week. Team went 13-9 during the week. [The Paw Soxs had a very nice final week of the season but that’s about all that went right this season. The team went 31-42 during the second half. I think we all know what the Paw Soxs will be looking for during the off-season.]24th Hitting/ 32nd Pitching/ 31st Fielding – Played in the 5th toughest division
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Charleston Battery (64-98) (LW - 32) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-10 during the week. [The Battery looked as they might pull a last place finish in the rankings from the first week to the last week but the last two weeks of the season proved that the Battery could play. The team went 35-38 during the second half. I expect to see the Battery make some noise next season.]27th Hitting/ 30th Pitching/ 21st Fielding - Played in the weakest division
HOPELESS
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Little Rock Team Discovery Channel (62-100) (LW – 31) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 5-16 during the week. [The Team Discovery Channel has become the first team to go from number one spot to the last spot in power rankings history. Team just got worst during the second half going 25-48. Get ready for some heads to roll in Little Rock during the off-season.]31st Hitting/ 31st Pitching/ 18th Fielding - Played in the weakest division
Monday, July 19, 2010
CAPB Power Rankings 7-19-10
THE ELITE TEAMS
1)New York Highlanders (97-44) (LW – 1) No movement from last week. Team went 15-5 during the week. [Up 1 spot from the first power rankings.] (Is there anything this team can’t do?)
3rd Hitting/ 1st Pitching/ 4th Fielding
2)Minnesota Monkey Wranglers (88-53) (LW - 2) No Movement from last week. Team went 14-6 during the week. [Up 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (Hope the team is happy with the 2nd seed in the playoffs because it would be a miracle for them to get the number 1 spot.)
6th Hitting/ 8th Pitching/ 1st Fielding
3)Buffalo Soldiers (88-53) (LW – 4) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 14-6 during the week. [No movement from the first power rankings.] (Has the best record in the National League and will most likely have the number 1 seed heading into the playoffs.)
17th Hitting/ 2nd Pitching/ 2nd Fielding
4)Montgomery Burns (72-49) (LW - 3) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 10 spots from the first power rankings.] (The Burns dropped to the second best offense in the league this week. Is this a sign the offense could be cooling down?)
2nd Hitting/ 18th Pitching/ 32nd Fielding
5)Fargo Fart Knockers (81-60) (LW - 10) No movement from last week. Team went 12-8 during the week. [Up 11 spots from the first power rankings.] (It’s scary that Fargo is still only second in the American League North.)
1st Hitting/ 15th Pitching/ 3rd Fielding
THE GREAT TEAMS
6)Toledo Holy Fargin' Schnicks (77-64) (LW - 7) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 5 spots from the first power rankings.] (Toledo will make the playoffs, it’s just a question if they can win there division as well.)
7th Hitting/ 3rd Pitching/ 29th Fielding
7)Pittsburgh Pisces (76-65) (LW - 8) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 10-10 during the week. [Up 10 spots from the first power rankings.] (Playing in the toughest division is a big reason Pittsburgh is a great team.)
10th Hitting/ 4th Pitching/ 17th Fielding
ABOVE AVERAGE TEAMS
8)Honolulu Witch Doctors (78-63) (LW - 6) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 7 spots from the first power rankings.] (The weak division hurt the Witch Doctors this week.)
12th Hitting/ 10th Pitching/ 21st Fielding
9)Milwaukee Porn Silos (78-63) (LW – 10) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [No movement from the first power rankings.] (Someone from the American League North has to miss the playoffs.)
11th Hitting/ 13th Pitching/ 25th Fielding
10)Atlanta Hooch (66-55) (LW - 11) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (Will be in a dog fight for the National League East division crown, but I believe the Hooch will make the playoffs no matter what.)
21st Hitting/ 7th Pitching/ 16th Fielding
THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TEAMS
11)Nashville Raccoons (72-69) (LW - 9) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Down 5 spots from the first power rankings.] (Something needs to happen soon for the Raccoons or they could miss the playoffs.)
5th Hitting/ 27th Pitching/ 30th Fielding
12)New Britain Fighting Beer Drinkers (71-70) (LW – 18) Up 6 spots from last week. Team went 12-8 during the week. [Down 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (17 games out of there division but they still have a very good chance at the wildcard berth.)
18th Hitting/ 12th Pitching/ 11th Fielding
13)Jackson Pollocks (60-61) (LW - 19) Up 6 spots from last week. Team went 12-8 during the week. [Up 11 spots from the first power rankings.] (Know the team is probably named after the famous artist Jackson Pollock, but you get a fish logo, enjoy.)
26th Hitting/ 6th Pitching/ 18th Fielding
14)Vancouver Whitecaps (72-69) (LW – 12) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 8-12 during the week. [Down 9 spots from the first power rankings.] (Well the bad Vancouver team showed up last week, maybe the good Vancouver team will come back this week?)
8th Hitting/ 19th Pitching/ 12th Fielding
THE BELOW AVERAGE TEAMS
15)Charlotte Knights (70-71) (LW - 16) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 8-12 during the week. [Up 16 spots from the first power rankings.] (Had a bad week but you still got a new logo, enjoy.)
13th Hitting/ 17th Pitching/ 8th Fielding
16)Tampa Bay Maelstrom (70-71) (LW - 14) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 8-12 during the week. [Down 3 spots from the first power rankings.] (Going 8-12 during the week probably killed any chance at the playoffs for Tampa.)
9th Hitting/ 26th Pitching/ 24th Fielding
17)Chicago Gangsters (66-75) (LW - 13) Down 4 spots from last week. Team went 6-14 during the week. [Up 4 spots from the first power rankings.] (It doesn’t matter what division you play in, going 6-14 during the week is bad.)
4th Hitting/ 28th Pitching/ 26th Fielding
18)Las Vegas Aces (70-71) (LW - 15) Down 3 spots from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Up 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (Still has a shot at the American League West Division crown.)
19th Hitting/ 14th Pitching/ 20th Fielding
19) Anaheim Angels (69-72) (LW - 23) Up 4 spots from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 9 spots from the first power rankings.] (The Angels have moved into the playoff picture. Could be a scary team to face down the stretch?)
30th Hitting/ 5th Pitching/ 27th Fielding
20)Sacramento Terrible Two's (68-73) (LW – 22) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Down 12 spots from the first power rankings.] (.714 winning percentage against there division, .442 against everyone else.)
16th Hitting/ 21st Pitching/ 6th Fielding
21) St. Louis River Dogs (70-71) (LW - 20) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Up 6 spots from the first power rankings.] (They still have an outside chance at the playoffs.)
29th Hitting/ 11th Pitching/ 9th Fielding
22)Salt Lake City Ampersands (68-73) (LW – 17) Down 5 spots from last week. Team went 8-12 during the week. [Down 15 spots from the first power rankings.] (What happened to Salt Lake during the second half?)
14th Hitting/ 22nd Pitching/ 14th Fielding
23) Norfolk NAVY SEALs (67-74) (LW - 21) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-10 during the week. [Up 7 spots from the first power rankings.] (If the Navy Seals would have played less then 49 one-run games this season already, who knows what the season would have been.)
27th Hitting/ 9th Pitching/ 5th Fielding
THE WISH I WAS HIGHER TEAMS
24) Salem Squirrel Monkeys (61-80) (LW - 24) No movement from last week. Team went 10-10 during the week. [Down 6 spots from the first power rankings.] (26-44 away from home is what killed the Squirrel Monkeys season)
22nd Hitting/ 16th Pitching/ 23rd Fielding
THE SOMETHING HAS GONE WRONG TEAMS
25) Jacksonville Junk Yard Dogs (64-77) (LW - 26) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 12-8 during the week. [Down 3 spots from the first power rankings.] (Would have been nice to see the team play like this all season long.)
20th Hitting/ 24th Pitching/ 7th Fielding
26) Scottsdale Sidewinders (64-77) (LW - 25) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Down 7 spots from the first power rankings.] (Giving up 5.5 runs per game, has really hurt them all season long.)
15th Hitting/ 29th Pitching/ 28th Fielding
THE ALMOST HOPELESS TEAMS
27) Trenton Thunder (62-79) (LW - 27) No Movement from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (No matter how they finish the season, they have improved from last year.)
25th Hitting/ 20th Pitching/ 22nd Fielding
28) Colorado Springs Sky Sox (60-81) (LW - 29) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 10-10 during the week. [Down 5 spots from the first power rankings.] (The team is scoring 3.81 runs per game so far this season. Do I need to say anymore about that?)
32nd Hitting/ 23rd Pitching/ 15th Fielding
29) Richmond Spiders (51-90) (LW - 28) Down 1 spot from last week. [Down 3 spots from the first power rankings.] (Hope Richmond will enjoy that first overall pick next season.)
24th Hitting/ 25th Pitching/ 10th Fielding
30) Pawtucket Paw Soxs (56-85) (LW - 30) No Movement from last week. Team went 6-14 during the week. [Down 5 spots from the first power rankings.] (You’re not going to win many games, if you can’t pitch or field.)
23rd Hitting/ 31st Pitching/ 31st Fielding
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Little Rock Team Discovery ChannelCupcakes (57-84) (LW – 31) No movement from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Down 30 spots from the first power rankings.] (No longer hopeless but there still bad and there still a cupcake team.)
31st Hitting/ 30th Pitching/ 13th Fielding
THE HOPELESS TEAMS
32) Charleston Battery (53-88) (LW - 32) No Movement from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [No movement from the first power rankings.]. (Best week of the season last week for the team. Could they finally move out of the last spot in the next power rankings?)
28th Hitting/ 32nd Pitching/ 19th Fielding
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New York Highlanders (97-44) (LW – 1) No movement from last week. Team went 15-5 during the week. [Up 1 spot from the first power rankings.] (Is there anything this team can’t do?)3rd Hitting/ 1st Pitching/ 4th Fielding
2)
Minnesota Monkey Wranglers (88-53) (LW - 2) No Movement from last week. Team went 14-6 during the week. [Up 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (Hope the team is happy with the 2nd seed in the playoffs because it would be a miracle for them to get the number 1 spot.)6th Hitting/ 8th Pitching/ 1st Fielding
3)
Buffalo Soldiers (88-53) (LW – 4) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 14-6 during the week. [No movement from the first power rankings.] (Has the best record in the National League and will most likely have the number 1 seed heading into the playoffs.)17th Hitting/ 2nd Pitching/ 2nd Fielding
4)
Montgomery Burns (72-49) (LW - 3) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 10 spots from the first power rankings.] (The Burns dropped to the second best offense in the league this week. Is this a sign the offense could be cooling down?)2nd Hitting/ 18th Pitching/ 32nd Fielding
5)
Fargo Fart Knockers (81-60) (LW - 10) No movement from last week. Team went 12-8 during the week. [Up 11 spots from the first power rankings.] (It’s scary that Fargo is still only second in the American League North.)1st Hitting/ 15th Pitching/ 3rd Fielding
THE GREAT TEAMS
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Toledo Holy Fargin' Schnicks (77-64) (LW - 7) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 5 spots from the first power rankings.] (Toledo will make the playoffs, it’s just a question if they can win there division as well.)7th Hitting/ 3rd Pitching/ 29th Fielding
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Pittsburgh Pisces (76-65) (LW - 8) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 10-10 during the week. [Up 10 spots from the first power rankings.] (Playing in the toughest division is a big reason Pittsburgh is a great team.)10th Hitting/ 4th Pitching/ 17th Fielding
ABOVE AVERAGE TEAMS
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Honolulu Witch Doctors (78-63) (LW - 6) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 7 spots from the first power rankings.] (The weak division hurt the Witch Doctors this week.)12th Hitting/ 10th Pitching/ 21st Fielding
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Milwaukee Porn Silos (78-63) (LW – 10) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [No movement from the first power rankings.] (Someone from the American League North has to miss the playoffs.)11th Hitting/ 13th Pitching/ 25th Fielding
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Atlanta Hooch (66-55) (LW - 11) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (Will be in a dog fight for the National League East division crown, but I believe the Hooch will make the playoffs no matter what.)21st Hitting/ 7th Pitching/ 16th Fielding
THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TEAMS
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Nashville Raccoons (72-69) (LW - 9) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Down 5 spots from the first power rankings.] (Something needs to happen soon for the Raccoons or they could miss the playoffs.)5th Hitting/ 27th Pitching/ 30th Fielding
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New Britain Fighting Beer Drinkers (71-70) (LW – 18) Up 6 spots from last week. Team went 12-8 during the week. [Down 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (17 games out of there division but they still have a very good chance at the wildcard berth.)18th Hitting/ 12th Pitching/ 11th Fielding
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Jackson Pollocks (60-61) (LW - 19) Up 6 spots from last week. Team went 12-8 during the week. [Up 11 spots from the first power rankings.] (Know the team is probably named after the famous artist Jackson Pollock, but you get a fish logo, enjoy.)26th Hitting/ 6th Pitching/ 18th Fielding
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Vancouver Whitecaps (72-69) (LW – 12) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 8-12 during the week. [Down 9 spots from the first power rankings.] (Well the bad Vancouver team showed up last week, maybe the good Vancouver team will come back this week?)8th Hitting/ 19th Pitching/ 12th Fielding
THE BELOW AVERAGE TEAMS
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Charlotte Knights (70-71) (LW - 16) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 8-12 during the week. [Up 16 spots from the first power rankings.] (Had a bad week but you still got a new logo, enjoy.)13th Hitting/ 17th Pitching/ 8th Fielding
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Tampa Bay Maelstrom (70-71) (LW - 14) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 8-12 during the week. [Down 3 spots from the first power rankings.] (Going 8-12 during the week probably killed any chance at the playoffs for Tampa.)9th Hitting/ 26th Pitching/ 24th Fielding
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Chicago Gangsters (66-75) (LW - 13) Down 4 spots from last week. Team went 6-14 during the week. [Up 4 spots from the first power rankings.] (It doesn’t matter what division you play in, going 6-14 during the week is bad.)4th Hitting/ 28th Pitching/ 26th Fielding
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Las Vegas Aces (70-71) (LW - 15) Down 3 spots from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Up 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (Still has a shot at the American League West Division crown.)19th Hitting/ 14th Pitching/ 20th Fielding
19) Anaheim Angels (69-72) (LW - 23) Up 4 spots from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 9 spots from the first power rankings.] (The Angels have moved into the playoff picture. Could be a scary team to face down the stretch?)
30th Hitting/ 5th Pitching/ 27th Fielding
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Sacramento Terrible Two's (68-73) (LW – 22) Up 2 spots from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Down 12 spots from the first power rankings.] (.714 winning percentage against there division, .442 against everyone else.)16th Hitting/ 21st Pitching/ 6th Fielding
21) St. Louis River Dogs (70-71) (LW - 20) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Up 6 spots from the first power rankings.] (They still have an outside chance at the playoffs.)
29th Hitting/ 11th Pitching/ 9th Fielding
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Salt Lake City Ampersands (68-73) (LW – 17) Down 5 spots from last week. Team went 8-12 during the week. [Down 15 spots from the first power rankings.] (What happened to Salt Lake during the second half?)14th Hitting/ 22nd Pitching/ 14th Fielding
23) Norfolk NAVY SEALs (67-74) (LW - 21) Down 2 spots from last week. Team went 10-10 during the week. [Up 7 spots from the first power rankings.] (If the Navy Seals would have played less then 49 one-run games this season already, who knows what the season would have been.)
27th Hitting/ 9th Pitching/ 5th Fielding
THE WISH I WAS HIGHER TEAMS
24) Salem Squirrel Monkeys (61-80) (LW - 24) No movement from last week. Team went 10-10 during the week. [Down 6 spots from the first power rankings.] (26-44 away from home is what killed the Squirrel Monkeys season)
22nd Hitting/ 16th Pitching/ 23rd Fielding
THE SOMETHING HAS GONE WRONG TEAMS
25) Jacksonville Junk Yard Dogs (64-77) (LW - 26) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 12-8 during the week. [Down 3 spots from the first power rankings.] (Would have been nice to see the team play like this all season long.)
20th Hitting/ 24th Pitching/ 7th Fielding
26) Scottsdale Sidewinders (64-77) (LW - 25) Down 1 spot from last week. Team went 9-11 during the week. [Down 7 spots from the first power rankings.] (Giving up 5.5 runs per game, has really hurt them all season long.)
15th Hitting/ 29th Pitching/ 28th Fielding
THE ALMOST HOPELESS TEAMS
27) Trenton Thunder (62-79) (LW - 27) No Movement from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [Up 2 spots from the first power rankings.] (No matter how they finish the season, they have improved from last year.)
25th Hitting/ 20th Pitching/ 22nd Fielding
28) Colorado Springs Sky Sox (60-81) (LW - 29) Up 1 spot from last week. Team went 10-10 during the week. [Down 5 spots from the first power rankings.] (The team is scoring 3.81 runs per game so far this season. Do I need to say anymore about that?)
32nd Hitting/ 23rd Pitching/ 15th Fielding
29) Richmond Spiders (51-90) (LW - 28) Down 1 spot from last week. [Down 3 spots from the first power rankings.] (Hope Richmond will enjoy that first overall pick next season.)
24th Hitting/ 25th Pitching/ 10th Fielding
30) Pawtucket Paw Soxs (56-85) (LW - 30) No Movement from last week. Team went 6-14 during the week. [Down 5 spots from the first power rankings.] (You’re not going to win many games, if you can’t pitch or field.)
23rd Hitting/ 31st Pitching/ 31st Fielding
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Little Rock 31st Hitting/ 30th Pitching/ 13th Fielding
THE HOPELESS TEAMS
32) Charleston Battery (53-88) (LW - 32) No Movement from last week. Team went 11-9 during the week. [No movement from the first power rankings.]. (Best week of the season last week for the team. Could they finally move out of the last spot in the next power rankings?)
28th Hitting/ 32nd Pitching/ 19th Fielding
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