Weekly Power Rankings for 2010

[Colby]

These are the weekly power rankings of teams in Franchise GM, based solely on the talent the teams have at the major league level.  I will be posting these almost on a weekly basis.  You may feel free to comment below if you feel your ranking is unjust... maybe I missed the talent level on your team?  Banter and debate is welcomed.  The more information I readily have about your team, the better, so please update your depth charts or post one if you haven't done so already.  If you don't have one posted, then post a new thread for your depth chart at the main board and one of the EC staff members will merge it into your team page.

Week 0 Power Rankings
1) - Sabathia, Burnett, Lackey makes Yankees best rotation in the bigs
2) - Phils have added depth to match Yanks.  Figgins replacing Werth isn't all that bad.
3)
4) - Rockies edge Red Sox unlike World Series three years ago (1)
5) - A retooled power offense and young pitching staff by new GM Brown.  Look out A's… (2)
6)   (-2)
7)   (-1)
8) - Reds bring in depth to push them ahead of Cards in NL races (1)
9) - Buccos bring in more offensive support with Raburn and Headley. (3)
10)   (-2)
11) - Mistake by the lake has the best D in the majors (2)
12) - Manny drags this franchise down with his roids, heavy salary, and horrible D. (-1)
13)   (-3)
14) - Trade with Fathers validates lineup a bit more (2)
15) - Overlooked offense in preseason power rankings (9)
16)   (-2)
17) - Mauer's deals: Real-life $184m over 8 years, Fantasy $40m over 4 years (1)
18) - Pitching staff coming together with Johan at his true form. (-1)
19)   (-4)
20) - Solid D plus Heyward makes this team interesting to watch (-1)
21) - First it was a $12m bonus for Alex Avila, and now Chipper and Buerhle come to town… wow. (4)
22) - Rotation overlooked with Halladay, Jimenez, Zambrano (and Webb)
23) - Rick, post a depth chart and you'll climb the rankings at least a little bit! (-2)
24) - Defense is suspect at best (-4)
25) - Nats should shoot up rankings with Jake's leadership in the front office. (1)
26)   (-3)
27) - All I hear is crickets from the new GM.
28) - Butler and Meche are gone and the farm approaches Dodger value. (1)
29) - Fat Elvis on the DL (-1)
30) - A couple trades have improved the team slightly… could overtake Stros soon.

[Bronx Bombers]

I like the rankings, especially mine  ... the AL West is one tough division with its teams ranked 5, 7, 14, 16!

[bridgestone]

My Cubs probably won't do much in 2010, but I am eyeing it up for 2011 with big free agent pickups in MI, OF, and SP.

[Dan Wood]

Hey Colby,

Suggestion for next week, each teams weaknesses. In a 30 team league everyone has them.

[Colby]

Hey Colby,

Suggestion for next week, each teams weaknesses. In a 30 team league everyone has them.

Sure thing... I'll still add in comments about what's new with each team as well.

[ChinMusic]

Sure thing... I'll still add in comments about what's new with each team as well.

Brilliant idea to add in the weekly changes. +2 for the Mariners, watch out! Hopefully some more trades to come.

[VolsRaysBucs]

Rays front office appreciates the good pub from the commish.  Plus 9...that dog will hunt!!!!!

[lp815]

Hey Colby,

Suggestion for next week, each teams weaknesses. In a 30 team league everyone has them.

In Dan's case, the inability to get a date.

[Dan Wood]

Jake your mom always takes my calls

[lp815]

Jake your mom always takes my calls

Those calls are just me turning on a p-flick and setting the phone next to the TV.