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Sunday, March 1, 2009
NL POWER RANKINGS
1. New York (36-17) This team appears to be the real deal. With the best era in baseball, one would tend to think that would be the story line hear in the Big Apple. However, offensively they have a trio of Piazza (.325 avg 19 HR 57 rbi), Van Hatten (.336 avg 18 HR 60 rbi), and Garcia (.354 avg 17 HR 54 rbi) that are grabbing all the headlines in the local papers. Their offense ranks 2nd in the NL in runs scored. They hope to lead this team all the way as drichter has built a powerhouse team this season. Denny Young (9-0 2..20) leads the NL's top pitching staff and has been lights out all season. No surprise if you watched him last year.
2. Little Rock (35-18) After a mediocre start the "Cover Boys" of the Munson preseason preview have roared back and are among this years' elite teams. It took a couple of players only meeting after inter-divisional rival Jackson whooped 'em early in the year to right this ship, and they seemed to have done so. Baseball's most productive offense has lived up to the hype and are pounding opposing pitchers scoring over 7 runs per contest. Putting Madison's all time runs in a season in jeopardy. Is this the best offense in Munson history? We will keep an eye out to see. If they can stay healthy I predict they will beat the record. Oh ya, their pitching is much better this season. 3rd best era in the NL.
3. Toronto (34-19) Apparently trading away your big salary players doesn't effect your teams ability to win if you are north of the U.S. border. 3b Phillip Koch (.330 avg 19 HR 45 rbi) has this team contending for another divisional crown. Ace pitcher Vernon Buck is off to a Cy Young type start going 10-1 with an era of 3.23. And closer Tito Hill has collected 14 saves with a 1.62 era. They are in one of the toughest divisions in baseball and will have to count on this pitching staff to lead them back into the playoffs. This father/son tandem ownership may be a wave of the future if their success continues.
4. Cincinnati (33-20) Patience and Power is the motto of this franchise. Original owner buckeye0611 has built a contender here with just that. Now enduring his 5th season at the helm, the rebuild is over and the reloading will get under way. Of their big 3 power hitters only Venafro (.243 avg 16 HR) has disappointed, and has been mentioned in trade rumors recently. Bryant and Martin have made up for their teammates struggles and have combined for 43 homers and 112 rbi's. The pitching has been solid and it looks like 5th year guy Joe Tracy (7-1 3.78 era) has finally come into his own this year. They should battle Toronto all the way this year for supremacy in the North.
5. San Francisco (31-22) The 4 time NL champs are adjusting to their new teammates and should be able to find the chemistry by the all star break and make another run in the playoffs. They still are the Kings of the NL West, and should stay so throughout the year. Catcher Hi Lawton (.307 avg 18 HR 51 rbi) has been the man behind the plate and at the plate for the Gothams. Closer Benny Benitez has not allowed a run in 20 plus innings and has saved all 17 of his save attempts. There is no late game rallies vs him.
6. Jackson (30-23) After a whirlwind start to the season, momentum has settled and this team finds itself searching for a way to keep pace with Little Rock. A 13-14 record at home has been disappointing thus far, but with their pitching staff, they are bound to turn it around. Long Reliever Alvin Roberts has been dynamite going 3-0 with 1 save and a 2.53 era. Controversial FA signee is only 1-2, but has logged 58 plus innings and his era has been an impressive 3.1o. Offensively Harrison has been the only power punch they've had smacking 20 HR this year. But he has had help from Tony Tanner and Harry Diaz as both are hitting over .330. They are in the midst of a slump right now, but should pull themselves out soon and make a playoff push.
7. Pawtucket (26-27) High expectations swirled around this city as the year was ready to get underway. However a slow start has not stopped this team from believing they have what it takes this year. If they can only get over that elusive .500 mark. Every time they get right there, they hit a 3-4 game slide and have to battle back. Whatever parker7x7 is telling underachieving slugger Sam Kingsdale its working as he is hitting .300 and has gone park 15 times while driving in a team high 53 runs. 24 year old Vic Redondo (5-3 3.78 era) has been solid this season to lead the pitching staff.
8. Columbus (28-25) New owner bengals814 aka the "Postal Worker" has not been left with much in the terms of power hitting and may be in the market for one if he hopes to catch his divisional rivals. Malcom Harrison (.341 avg 11 HR 49 rbi) is the team offensive stud and leads his team in all 3 categories. As of this point in the season they have been outscored by their opponents, only by 1, but still must do something if they are gonna make the playoffs. Their 1-2 pitching punch of Lee and Spence has only amounted to a 9-8 record with an era around 3.65. Not enough results for those two guys.
9. Los Angeles (23-30) This team continues to defy the preseason prediction and has made it to dark horse status. Offensively they haven't been great, but 1b Jeff O'Donnell is carrying a .300 avg and has knocked in 37 runs, 2nd on the team only to Richie Foster who has 47 rbi's and 20 homer runs as well. Geoffery Cocoran has been the bright spot on the starting rotation (3-2 3.08 era. The LongBallers are a ways off from being a legitimate threat to the Gothams, but with a trade or two they may make things interesting.
10. If you're 10 plus games under .500 and are getting outscored by a bunch of runs, you don't deserve a spot on the Power Rankings. Sorry. If I had to choose a team it would be San Diego, at least they're not getting outscored too badly. Best of luck to those remaining NL teams, maybe you can be the 10 spot next update.
1. New York (36-17) This team appears to be the real deal. With the best era in baseball, one would tend to think that would be the story line hear in the Big Apple. However, offensively they have a trio of Piazza (.325 avg 19 HR 57 rbi), Van Hatten (.336 avg 18 HR 60 rbi), and Garcia (.354 avg 17 HR 54 rbi) that are grabbing all the headlines in the local papers. Their offense ranks 2nd in the NL in runs scored. They hope to lead this team all the way as drichter has built a powerhouse team this season. Denny Young (9-0 2..20) leads the NL's top pitching staff and has been lights out all season. No surprise if you watched him last year.
2. Little Rock (35-18) After a mediocre start the "Cover Boys" of the Munson preseason preview have roared back and are among this years' elite teams. It took a couple of players only meeting after inter-divisional rival Jackson whooped 'em early in the year to right this ship, and they seemed to have done so. Baseball's most productive offense has lived up to the hype and are pounding opposing pitchers scoring over 7 runs per contest. Putting Madison's all time runs in a season in jeopardy. Is this the best offense in Munson history? We will keep an eye out to see. If they can stay healthy I predict they will beat the record. Oh ya, their pitching is much better this season. 3rd best era in the NL.
3. Toronto (34-19) Apparently trading away your big salary players doesn't effect your teams ability to win if you are north of the U.S. border. 3b Phillip Koch (.330 avg 19 HR 45 rbi) has this team contending for another divisional crown. Ace pitcher Vernon Buck is off to a Cy Young type start going 10-1 with an era of 3.23. And closer Tito Hill has collected 14 saves with a 1.62 era. They are in one of the toughest divisions in baseball and will have to count on this pitching staff to lead them back into the playoffs. This father/son tandem ownership may be a wave of the future if their success continues.
4. Cincinnati (33-20) Patience and Power is the motto of this franchise. Original owner buckeye0611 has built a contender here with just that. Now enduring his 5th season at the helm, the rebuild is over and the reloading will get under way. Of their big 3 power hitters only Venafro (.243 avg 16 HR) has disappointed, and has been mentioned in trade rumors recently. Bryant and Martin have made up for their teammates struggles and have combined for 43 homers and 112 rbi's. The pitching has been solid and it looks like 5th year guy Joe Tracy (7-1 3.78 era) has finally come into his own this year. They should battle Toronto all the way this year for supremacy in the North.
5. San Francisco (31-22) The 4 time NL champs are adjusting to their new teammates and should be able to find the chemistry by the all star break and make another run in the playoffs. They still are the Kings of the NL West, and should stay so throughout the year. Catcher Hi Lawton (.307 avg 18 HR 51 rbi) has been the man behind the plate and at the plate for the Gothams. Closer Benny Benitez has not allowed a run in 20 plus innings and has saved all 17 of his save attempts. There is no late game rallies vs him.
6. Jackson (30-23) After a whirlwind start to the season, momentum has settled and this team finds itself searching for a way to keep pace with Little Rock. A 13-14 record at home has been disappointing thus far, but with their pitching staff, they are bound to turn it around. Long Reliever Alvin Roberts has been dynamite going 3-0 with 1 save and a 2.53 era. Controversial FA signee is only 1-2, but has logged 58 plus innings and his era has been an impressive 3.1o. Offensively Harrison has been the only power punch they've had smacking 20 HR this year. But he has had help from Tony Tanner and Harry Diaz as both are hitting over .330. They are in the midst of a slump right now, but should pull themselves out soon and make a playoff push.
7. Pawtucket (26-27) High expectations swirled around this city as the year was ready to get underway. However a slow start has not stopped this team from believing they have what it takes this year. If they can only get over that elusive .500 mark. Every time they get right there, they hit a 3-4 game slide and have to battle back. Whatever parker7x7 is telling underachieving slugger Sam Kingsdale its working as he is hitting .300 and has gone park 15 times while driving in a team high 53 runs. 24 year old Vic Redondo (5-3 3.78 era) has been solid this season to lead the pitching staff.
8. Columbus (28-25) New owner bengals814 aka the "Postal Worker" has not been left with much in the terms of power hitting and may be in the market for one if he hopes to catch his divisional rivals. Malcom Harrison (.341 avg 11 HR 49 rbi) is the team offensive stud and leads his team in all 3 categories. As of this point in the season they have been outscored by their opponents, only by 1, but still must do something if they are gonna make the playoffs. Their 1-2 pitching punch of Lee and Spence has only amounted to a 9-8 record with an era around 3.65. Not enough results for those two guys.
9. Los Angeles (23-30) This team continues to defy the preseason prediction and has made it to dark horse status. Offensively they haven't been great, but 1b Jeff O'Donnell is carrying a .300 avg and has knocked in 37 runs, 2nd on the team only to Richie Foster who has 47 rbi's and 20 homer runs as well. Geoffery Cocoran has been the bright spot on the starting rotation (3-2 3.08 era. The LongBallers are a ways off from being a legitimate threat to the Gothams, but with a trade or two they may make things interesting.
10. If you're 10 plus games under .500 and are getting outscored by a bunch of runs, you don't deserve a spot on the Power Rankings. Sorry. If I had to choose a team it would be San Diego, at least they're not getting outscored too badly. Best of luck to those remaining NL teams, maybe you can be the 10 spot next update.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Power Rankings
AL POWER RANKINGS
1. Durham (42-11) This team holds onto the preseason top spot as the BIG 3 have been just that. Orodonez, Adkinson, and Blanco, are a combined 26-2 with 227 K's and only 72 BB's. They have had the advantage of playing 34 of their first 53 games at home winning 28 of those contests. LF Kenny Shelby is off to a roaring start with a .352 avg, 28 HR and 75 rbi's. And he's only 24! This team is gonna be tough for anybody to beat this year.
2. Tacoma (33-20) One of the biggest surprises this year in the power rankings. The tigers have soared out to a 6 game division lead and are looking strong. They own the 2nd best era amongst the AL Power 10, trailing only Durham. New owner just4u2nv has his team playing above their heads. And above most everybody elses heads as well. Corner outfielder Pablo Hernandez has started off hot hitting for a .335 avg, while drawing 36 BB, and collecting 18 SB's. Rookie sensation Nolan Pillete (6-1 .213 era) has anchored the tiger pitching staff in impressive fashion.
3. Madison (32-21) In a year full of off field distractions, this team has managed to find a way to stay near the top of the AL. First a waiver wire scandal, then false allegations of owning an extra team, and now possibly one of the main targets of WIS's new "play nice" rule that goes into effect over next couple weeks. Despite these events the Mudholes have a 7 game lead in their division. Offensively led by FA reacquisition RF Robert Priest (.295 avg 43 rbi's 16 SB), while the pitching staff has leaned on D.T. Iorg (4-1 3.59 era).
4. Witchita (30-23) One of the preseason dark horses coming to life early on in season 5! Their pitching has been outstanding and has really responded well to the change in location this year. They are led by their stingy defense and superb pitching, including ace Danny Davies (7-0 2.62 era) who has been fantastic all year. While the pitching is doing well at home the team has not. They are only 1 game above .500 this year in Witchita. However they have been much better on the road. While last season's MVP Kenny Leyritz (.284 avg 13 HR 43 rbi) has had a down year thus far, 6 players on this squad are hitting over .300. And in a pitchers park.
5. Vancouver (27-26) After a rather slow divisional start, this squad has battled its way back into the playoff picture including a stretch where they won 14 of 19 games. Proving they still have the ability to string together wins and make a push for the AL West crown, which still belongs to them. Closer Matt Eischen (0.73 era 12 SV's) has been unhittable thus far. Slugging LF Troy Hansen (.332 avg 22 HR 59 rbi) is the leader of an explosive offensive unit that ranks 2nd in runs scored among the AL. This team has the potential to challenge spots 2-4 for a shot at derailing Durham in the ALCS.
6. Philadelphia (24-29) Despite their losing record, this blue collar team has outscored their opponents by 41 runs. That is part of the reason they have earned such a high spot in the Munson ranks. Set up man Max Pineda (2-1 1.06 era) and closer Victor Romo (0-2 2.84 era 12 SV) have formed one of the best 1-2 bullpen punches in all of baseball. C/DH has been a surprising bright spot for this team with a .312 avg. He has also hit 22 homers and racked up 54 rbi's. For this team to compete with the top 5 they are gonna have to get more production from the middle of their infield. Rookie ss Sherman (.224 avg) and 2b Williams (.197 avg) have been a disappointment early on.
7. Nashville (28-25) New owner bkdries is showing his years of experience may just be what this franchise has needed to finally make the playoffs. Despite only having 1 player who is hitting above .300, FA pickup 2b Don Arnold (.317 avg 9 HR 43 rbi), and no dominant home run hitters, although 3 players have gone yard 15 times, this team is on the right track. The bullpen has been as good as any led by set up man Raymond Chang (2-0 0.81 era) and closer Willie Samuel has not allowed a run in 16 innings and is 17 for 17 in save situations. They are also 9-5 in 1 run games which ranks 3rd in the AL. Can they continue to compete without adding some offense seems to be the looming question. Only time will tell.
8. New York (25-28) The Hokies were notorious for their late season push and magical run to through the playoffs in season 2. This year may be very similar for them if they get hot late. The pitching has preformed well enough, but the offense hasn't supported them thus far. When fleet footed Ham "The Flash" Davey gets on base (80 times) he makes pitchers worry, catchers cringe, and crowds stand on their feet. He has stole 46 bases already and has only been caught once (by San Juan's Mark Broome). He has also crossed the plate 40 times this year, which easily gives him the team lead. However that's about it offensively for the Hokies this year. 16 year vet Tom O'Donnell (1-1 2.38 era) has been a nice FA addition to the struggling starting rotation, however he only has logged 22 plus innings in 7 appearances and 6 starts. The bullpen has been able to carry this club early, but will need some help if the Hokies are gonna make any noise this year.
9. Jacksonville (27-26) They have a narrow lead in the very competitive AL East, where all 4 teams are separated by only 3 games. But they do have the lead and may be the team to beat with Kansas City unable to to find any consistency. Leading the charge for the LEGENDS is ROY candidate LF Bill Piersol (.312 avg 18 HR 38 rbi). Barry Feller is 9-2 with a 3.49 era and Andy Barkley has been worth every penny so far as he is 2-0 with 8 saves and a 0.43 era. Despite a winning record, this team has been outscored by its opponents and must correct that stat if they are to be taken seriously this year.
10. Indianapolis (26-27) This team has been searching for a top pitcher for as long as I can remember. And while his splits don't appear to be elite, FA pickup and former reliever, 33 year old Norberto Trinidad has pitched his heart out this season for the contending Wildcats. He is 5-0 with a 4.19 era, while holding opposing batters to an impressive .231 avg. Is he the ace they've been dieing to acquire here in Hoosierville? 2nd year man and 2 time AAA all star Blake Freeman is hitting .332 to lead this team. Despite Trinidad's great year, this pitching staff has allowed more runs then anybody else on the AL Power 10 Rankings. They may need to find another pitcher to compliment Norberto if they are gonna challenge for the AL East.
1. Durham (42-11) This team holds onto the preseason top spot as the BIG 3 have been just that. Orodonez, Adkinson, and Blanco, are a combined 26-2 with 227 K's and only 72 BB's. They have had the advantage of playing 34 of their first 53 games at home winning 28 of those contests. LF Kenny Shelby is off to a roaring start with a .352 avg, 28 HR and 75 rbi's. And he's only 24! This team is gonna be tough for anybody to beat this year.
2. Tacoma (33-20) One of the biggest surprises this year in the power rankings. The tigers have soared out to a 6 game division lead and are looking strong. They own the 2nd best era amongst the AL Power 10, trailing only Durham. New owner just4u2nv has his team playing above their heads. And above most everybody elses heads as well. Corner outfielder Pablo Hernandez has started off hot hitting for a .335 avg, while drawing 36 BB, and collecting 18 SB's. Rookie sensation Nolan Pillete (6-1 .213 era) has anchored the tiger pitching staff in impressive fashion.
3. Madison (32-21) In a year full of off field distractions, this team has managed to find a way to stay near the top of the AL. First a waiver wire scandal, then false allegations of owning an extra team, and now possibly one of the main targets of WIS's new "play nice" rule that goes into effect over next couple weeks. Despite these events the Mudholes have a 7 game lead in their division. Offensively led by FA reacquisition RF Robert Priest (.295 avg 43 rbi's 16 SB), while the pitching staff has leaned on D.T. Iorg (4-1 3.59 era).
4. Witchita (30-23) One of the preseason dark horses coming to life early on in season 5! Their pitching has been outstanding and has really responded well to the change in location this year. They are led by their stingy defense and superb pitching, including ace Danny Davies (7-0 2.62 era) who has been fantastic all year. While the pitching is doing well at home the team has not. They are only 1 game above .500 this year in Witchita. However they have been much better on the road. While last season's MVP Kenny Leyritz (.284 avg 13 HR 43 rbi) has had a down year thus far, 6 players on this squad are hitting over .300. And in a pitchers park.
5. Vancouver (27-26) After a rather slow divisional start, this squad has battled its way back into the playoff picture including a stretch where they won 14 of 19 games. Proving they still have the ability to string together wins and make a push for the AL West crown, which still belongs to them. Closer Matt Eischen (0.73 era 12 SV's) has been unhittable thus far. Slugging LF Troy Hansen (.332 avg 22 HR 59 rbi) is the leader of an explosive offensive unit that ranks 2nd in runs scored among the AL. This team has the potential to challenge spots 2-4 for a shot at derailing Durham in the ALCS.
6. Philadelphia (24-29) Despite their losing record, this blue collar team has outscored their opponents by 41 runs. That is part of the reason they have earned such a high spot in the Munson ranks. Set up man Max Pineda (2-1 1.06 era) and closer Victor Romo (0-2 2.84 era 12 SV) have formed one of the best 1-2 bullpen punches in all of baseball. C/DH has been a surprising bright spot for this team with a .312 avg. He has also hit 22 homers and racked up 54 rbi's. For this team to compete with the top 5 they are gonna have to get more production from the middle of their infield. Rookie ss Sherman (.224 avg) and 2b Williams (.197 avg) have been a disappointment early on.
7. Nashville (28-25) New owner bkdries is showing his years of experience may just be what this franchise has needed to finally make the playoffs. Despite only having 1 player who is hitting above .300, FA pickup 2b Don Arnold (.317 avg 9 HR 43 rbi), and no dominant home run hitters, although 3 players have gone yard 15 times, this team is on the right track. The bullpen has been as good as any led by set up man Raymond Chang (2-0 0.81 era) and closer Willie Samuel has not allowed a run in 16 innings and is 17 for 17 in save situations. They are also 9-5 in 1 run games which ranks 3rd in the AL. Can they continue to compete without adding some offense seems to be the looming question. Only time will tell.
8. New York (25-28) The Hokies were notorious for their late season push and magical run to through the playoffs in season 2. This year may be very similar for them if they get hot late. The pitching has preformed well enough, but the offense hasn't supported them thus far. When fleet footed Ham "The Flash" Davey gets on base (80 times) he makes pitchers worry, catchers cringe, and crowds stand on their feet. He has stole 46 bases already and has only been caught once (by San Juan's Mark Broome). He has also crossed the plate 40 times this year, which easily gives him the team lead. However that's about it offensively for the Hokies this year. 16 year vet Tom O'Donnell (1-1 2.38 era) has been a nice FA addition to the struggling starting rotation, however he only has logged 22 plus innings in 7 appearances and 6 starts. The bullpen has been able to carry this club early, but will need some help if the Hokies are gonna make any noise this year.
9. Jacksonville (27-26) They have a narrow lead in the very competitive AL East, where all 4 teams are separated by only 3 games. But they do have the lead and may be the team to beat with Kansas City unable to to find any consistency. Leading the charge for the LEGENDS is ROY candidate LF Bill Piersol (.312 avg 18 HR 38 rbi). Barry Feller is 9-2 with a 3.49 era and Andy Barkley has been worth every penny so far as he is 2-0 with 8 saves and a 0.43 era. Despite a winning record, this team has been outscored by its opponents and must correct that stat if they are to be taken seriously this year.
10. Indianapolis (26-27) This team has been searching for a top pitcher for as long as I can remember. And while his splits don't appear to be elite, FA pickup and former reliever, 33 year old Norberto Trinidad has pitched his heart out this season for the contending Wildcats. He is 5-0 with a 4.19 era, while holding opposing batters to an impressive .231 avg. Is he the ace they've been dieing to acquire here in Hoosierville? 2nd year man and 2 time AAA all star Blake Freeman is hitting .332 to lead this team. Despite Trinidad's great year, this pitching staff has allowed more runs then anybody else on the AL Power 10 Rankings. They may need to find another pitcher to compliment Norberto if they are gonna challenge for the AL East.
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