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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) :NYY: - Sabathia, Burnett, Lackey makes Yankees best rotation in the bigs
2) :PHI: - Phils have added depth to match Yanks. Figgins replacing Werth isn't all that bad.
3) :MIL:
4) :COL: - Rockies edge Red Sox unlike World Series three years ago (1)
5) :LAA: - A retooled power offense and young pitching staff by new GM Brown. Look out A's… (2)
6) :BOS: (-2)
7) :OAK: (-1)
8) :CIN: - Reds bring in depth to push them ahead of Cards in NL races (1)
9) :PIT: - Buccos bring in more offensive support with Raburn and Headley. (3)
10) :STL: (-2)
11) :CLE: - Mistake by the lake has the best D in the majors (2)
12) :LAD: - Manny drags this franchise down with his roids, heavy salary, and horrible D. (-1)
13) :TOR: (-3)
14) :SEA: - Trade with Fathers validates lineup a bit more (2)
15) :TB: - Overlooked offense in preseason power rankings (9)
16) :TEX: (-2)
17) :MIN: - Mauer's deals: Real-life $184m over 8 years, Fantasy $40m over 4 years (1)
18) :NYM: - Pitching staff coming together with Johan at his true form. (-1)
19) :SF: (-4)
20) :ATL: - Solid D plus Heyward makes this team interesting to watch (-1)
21) :CHC: - First it was a $12m bonus for Alex Avila, and now Chipper and Buerhle come to town… wow. (4)
22) :ARZ: - Rotation overlooked with Halladay, Jimenez, Zambrano (and Webb)
23) :CHW: - Rick, post a depth chart and you'll climb the rankings at least a little bit! (-2)
24) :FL: - Defense is suspect at best (-4)
25) :WAS: - Nats should shoot up rankings with Jake's leadership in the front office. (1)
26) :DET: (-3)
27) :BAL: - All I hear is crickets from the new GM.
28) :KC: - Butler and Meche are gone and the farm approaches Dodger value. (1)
29) :HOU: - Fat Elvis on the DL (-1)
30) :SD: - A couple trades have improved the team slightly… could overtake Stros soon.
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I like the rankings, especially mine 8-)... the AL West is one tough division with its teams ranked 5, 7, 14, 16!
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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.
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Hey Colby,
Suggestion for next week, each teams weaknesses. In a 30 team league everyone has them.
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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.
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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.
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Rays front office appreciates the good pub from the commish. Plus 9...that dog will hunt!!!!! :taco:
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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.
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Jake your mom always takes my calls
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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.
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You don't even have a TV. You have a microwave box with a crayon drawing on it.
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Just in time for Week 1...
These are the weekly power rankings of teams in Franchise GM, based solely on the talent the teams have at the major league level. 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 1 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - MI/Util a low spot after trade with Angels.
2) :PHI: - End of the rotation is typical Phillies, which isn't good for this team
3) :MIL: - Brew Crew's rotation is above average but not great
4) :COL: - Team lacks depth, high quality pitching and defense, so this ranking is probably the ceiling
5) :LAA: - More trade action brings Carlos Lee to the #1 offense, pitching suffers
6) :BOS: - Real Red Sox rotation is very good… this one has an awesome 1-2 punch and then downhill from there.
7) :OAK: - Where will Dukes play next?
8) :CIN: - Rotation goes from best (Lincecum) to very good (Garza) to questionable (Davis, Gorz, Westbrook)
9) :LAD: - Dodgers offense looks better every time I look at it, but the pitching staff and defense look worse. (3)
10) :PIT: - Rzep's finger injury opens up 5th spot to Owings and McCutchen.. Unproven options shows lack of depth (-1)
11) :STL: - How do you replace Carpenter and Pujols? (-1)
12) :CLE: - Indians pitching holds them back… will need Carmona and Dempster to perform. (-1)
13) :TB: - Rays get a catcher or two, but tough times may lie ahead this summer. (2)
14) :TOR: - Solid offense, okay pitching, average fielding. (-1)
15) :SEA: - Chris plays Russian Roulette with his starting rotation and the DL. (-1)
16) :TEX: - I love the prospects, but the MLB rotation is one of the worst.
17) :MIN: - The Twins GM was asleep at the whell when it came to bringing in free agents. Team has no depth at all.
18) :SF: - Besides Rowand, I don't expect much from the D. Losing Lincecum was devasting to the rotation. (1)
19) :NYM: - All of these old vets on the offense means injuries and poor fielding. (-1)
20) :ATL: - Nothing jumps out from this team outside of Heyward.
21) :ARZ: - Webb is a big factor, but I think Jimenez has a shot at being a Cy Young winner this year. Like a lot of teams in this area of the rankings, defense is not all there. (1)
22) :CHC: - Who leads the offense when Chipper is down? Hawpe, Fukudome? (-1)
23) :CHW: - That rotation is going to be beat up in 2010.
24) :BAL: - Yawn… that lineup that Dan posted sure helps this team's ranking (3)
25) :WAS: - Jumping Jack Flash gives credibility to a defense that was by far the worst.
26) :HOU: - Pitching staff gets rounded out in big trade with Angels. (3)
27) :KC: - Lineup has some gritty veteran feel to it for 2010. (1)
28) :DET: - Trading away Miggy may be a big mistake for a franchise that can afford him. (-2)
29) :FL: - To think that this team was the NL Wildcard in 2009. (-5)
30) :SD: - Padres have Gonzo, Peavy, and that's about it.
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Rotation goes from best (Lincecum) to very good (Garza) to questionable (Davis, Gorz, Westbrook) - more like goes from very good (Garza) to OK (Davis) to, those guys are still in the majors?
- This guy is dead.
- Cross him off then.
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Rotation goes from best (Lincecum) to very good (Garza) to questionable (Davis, Gorz, Westbrook) - more like goes from very good (Garza) to OK (Davis) to, those guys are still in the majors?
- This guy is dead.
- Cross him off then.
This was written before the Lincecum deal... so expect some regression in your pitching rankings next week. Westbrook apparently had a very good spring, but we'll see how he does today.
Tim Kirkjack (or however you spell his last name) brought up a good point before the Yanks-Sox game yesterday... only seven veteran pitchers in the history of MLB started the opener for a team in which they didn't pitch at all the year before... and three of them are going this year in Westbrook, Sheets, and Marcum.
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Who leads the offense when Chipper is down? Hawpe, Fukudome? (-1)
The answer is not Fukudome! :rofl:
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Colby
Indians dont have Carmona anymore, we have E. Santana & Pavano!
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Colby
Indians dont have Carmona anymore, we have E. Santana & Pavano!
I knew you had Pavano, but missed Carmona leaving town. I'll have to increase your pitching rank! :thumbsup:
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#1 offense, yeah boy!! :beer:
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These are the weekly power rankings of teams in Franchise GM, based solely on the talent the teams have at the major league level. 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 2 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (1-0) - Offensive depth isn't there this year, but Yankees put a bandaid on MI/Util problem. Wells is looking good so far, and now Reyes is back…
2) :PHI: - (0-1) - Verlander, fantasy AL Cy Young winner in 2009, Grienke, the real one… does one of them win the fantasy NL Cy Young this year?
3) :MIL: - (1-0) - Pitching staff isn't as bad as I thought.
4) :OAK: - (0-1) - Lincecum makes this a top three rotation and leaps the A's past the Angels. (3)
5) :COL: - (0-1) - Finally dumping Lowell. Offense looks real good. (-1)
6) :LAA: - (0-1) - Offense in LA vs. pitching staff in Oakland (-1)
7) :BOS: - (1-0) - Beckett's control looks off but this is April (-1)
8) :LAD: - (1-0) - (1)
9) :CIN: - (1-0) - It's hard to believe that Westbrook is an MLB ace. (-1)
10) :CLE: - (1-0) - Ervin Santana will bounce back big this year. (2)
11) :STL: - (1-0) -
12) :PIT: - (0-1) - Team is already missing Jack Wilson, but the move was right for the future. McCutchen's 4th inning blow up hurt this week. (-2)
13) :TB: - (0-1) - Ian Desmond is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.
14) :TOR: - (0-1) - Aubrey Huff could be raking in plenty of opportunity at clean-up (think SH, SF)
15) :SEA: - (1-0) - Beltre won't repeat 2004 but looks comfortable in Fenway
16) :TEX: - (1-0) - Inept at the start of the week but pulled off a W.
17) :MIN: - (1-0) - Team needs some infield help.
18) :SF: - (1-0) -
19) :NYM: - (0-1) - Real life and fantasy Mets still losing.
20) :ATL: - (1-0) - Heyward, Garrett Jones provide young power
21) :ARZ: - (0-1) - Maybe the D'Backs can hang with the big boys?
22) :CHW: - (1-0) - AL Central starts off with a 4-1 record. (1)
23) :CHC: - (0-1) - Many holes in that batting order. (-1)
24) :DET: - (1-0) - Jeff's Tigers weren't really that bad with Hanley, Wieters, Byrd, Damon, and Bartlett in the lineup. (4)
25) :BAL: - (1-0) - Possible new GM in Baltimore but the same old problems carried over from the last GM (-1)
26) :HOU: - (0-1) -
27) :WAS: - (0-1) - This team is in the tank when Dunn and Zimmerman don't perform. (-2)
28) :KC: - (0-1) - (-1)
29) :FL: - (0-1) -
30) :SD: - (0-1) -
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Rough start, but the A's didn't get ahead of me!
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I would think that with a healthy team, the Royals move up at least 2 spots. Ted Lilly, Andy Pettite, J.A. Happ, and Aaron Cook lead my rotation and Juan Rivera, Howie Kendrick, David Dejesus, the resurgence of Jose Guillen, and the soon return of Alex Gordon are a nice line-up with a power hitting C in Buck. The main problem with this team now are injuries and depth. I could see them jumping up a few spots in the coming weeks as guys return.
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My Cubs are going to be bad this year..
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Matchup of the week is A's vs. Angels... loser starts out in an 0-2 hole. Yanks-Rays and Phillies-Red Sox are good matches as well.
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3) :MIL: - (1-0) - Pitching staff isn't as bad as I thought.
Staff is looking good today... hoping Lee comes back healthy and we should be ready to roll
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Rough start, but the A's didn't get ahead of me!
Hopefully this week we will. Adding Dunn to the mix is helpful as well :toth:
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I wonder which Lee we'll get? Cy Young material? I'll take the under on that one.
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Week 3 Power Ranking???
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Here ya go Chad...
Grades: [Batting, Pitching, Fielding]
Week 3 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (2-0) [A/A/A] - I'm sorry Yankees for calling the Angels O-unit #1, you still have the #1 offense (thanks to Wells and Reyes in the mix now)
2) :MIL: - (2-0) [A/A-/A] - Brew Crew just smacked the O's. (1)
3) :PHI: - (1-1) [A/A/B+] - Rollins going down really hurts this team. (-1)
4) :OAK: - (1-1) [A/A/B] - Move for Dunn hurts defense and pitching a bit but the power slugger may be worth it.
5) :BOS: - (1-1) [A/B/B] - (2)
6) :LAA: - (0-2) [A/C/B] - Not sure how team will afford V-Mart, Butler, and Werth in 2011.
7) :COL: - (0-2) [A/C+/B] - The production isn't there in two weeks… why? Well, Tulo and Upton starting a bit cold, team has stars with no depth, especially for the pitchers. (-2)
8) :LAD: - (2-0) [A-/B/D] - I wish we had real schedules so we can see how the Rockies and Dodgers lined up after multiple matchups.
9) :STL: - (2-0) [B+/B-/B-] - What can't Cantu not do? (2)
10) :CIN: - (2-0) [B+/C/B+] - NL Central race tightens up around the Reds. (-1)
11) :PIT: - (1-1) [A-/C/B+] - Zimmerman is the key for this offense to succeed. (1)
12) :CLE: - (2-0) [B/C/A] - Indians the clear front-runner to win this division despite Tigers acquisitions and new Twins GM. (-2)
13) :TB: - (0-2) [B-/B-/B+] - Rays tough luck losers with 1185 points in Week 2.
14) :TEX: - (1-1) [B/C/C+] - Like the real Rangers, quality pitching will take this team to the playoffs. (2)
15) :TOR: - (1-1) [B+/D/B] - (-1)
16) :MIN: - (1-1) [C/C+/A] - The new GM in town should look at the infield first. (1)
17) :SEA: - (1-1) [D/B/B] - Bats are sleepless in Seattle. (-2)
18) :SF: - (2-0) [B-/C/D] -
19) :NYM: - (1-1) [C/B/D] -
20) :ATL: - (2-0) [C/C/C] - Heyward Bound
21) :ARZ: - (1-1) [D/B+/F] -
22) :BAL: - (1-1) [C/D/C] - Orioles actually have some pitching going on right now. (3)
23) :DET: - (1-1) [D/C+/D] - With the right moves, Jeff's Tigers could be charging for the AL Central title this year. (1)
24) :CHW: - (1-1) [C/D/D] - This team is an enigma for me to rank appropriately. (-2)
25) :CHC: - (1-1) [F/B-/C] - Maybe Mike knows what he is doing with that pitching staff? (-2)
26) :KC: - (0-2) [D/C/C] - Freddy's pitching staff is full of ex-allstars and future (Happ) (2)
27) :HOU: - (0-2) [F/D/F] - All is not well with Oswalt, offense is crumbling (-1)
28) :FL: - (0-2) [F/C/D] - (1)
29) :SD: - (0-2) [F/F/B-] - Peavy, Padres offense looking solid so far (1)
30) :WAS: - (0-2) [F/C/C] - Season is officially over with Zim and Dunn out of the picture. (-3)
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In the cellar, baby!
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And my Indians like to be in the shadows! :thumbsup:
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I can see the NL Wildcard being very crowded at year's end with two of the Rockies/Dodgers/Giants + the Braves + Reds/Cards/Pirates.
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This 0-2 hole is not good... so much for my power offense. Werth has been banged up. V-Mart and the Red Sox have been sucking. Butler has yet to turn any heads and Carlos Lee is off to his usual slow start. I expect this team to pick it up in May and June.
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22)[/b] :BAL: - (1-1) [C/D/C] - Orioles actually have some pitching going on right now. (3)
I'm pretty sure this is the O's ceiling this year with many veterans expected to leave in the next three months.
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:OAK: vs. :PHI: is the obvious matchup of the week.
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Offense is coming out against the Pirates of all teams.
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I foresee a lot of movement in next weeks power rankings...Pirates/Reds/Indians have all greatly improved their teams for this year with trades and call ups in the past week. Baltimore has gotten better for the long haul. Jaime Garcia is a manchild for St. Louis, and Andre Ethier/ Casey McGehee are hitting the snot out of the ball for the ChiSox. Not to mention CJ Wilson/ Colby Lewis look like the real deal in Texas, and Elvis Andrus is a future stud. And down in Tampa David Price and Wade Davis are looking like future aces. It is starting to get interesting.
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Don't you love pretending to be a GM?
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I also enjoy pretending to be Batman
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I like pretending to be HULK! :thumbsup:
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I'll try not to make you angry
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Whatever Dan, you told me yourself you dress up in Robin's tights around the house, just to feel pretty.
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Your mom tried them on once and it looked like 10 pounds of Crap in a 5 pound bag. I can still see it when I close my eyes.
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Grades: [Batting, Pitching, Fielding]
Week 4 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (3-0) [A/A/A] -
2) :MIL: - (3-0) [A/A-/A] -
3) :PHI: - (1-2) [A/A/B+] - Steph's Phillies have the most depth in the majors.
4) :OAK: - (2-1) [A/A/B] - A's just beat the snot out of the Phillies, but I still have Philly ranked higher.
5) :BOS: - (1-2) [A/B/B-] -
6) :LAA: - (1-2) [A/C/B] -
7) :COL: - (1-2) [A/C+/B-] -
8) :STL: - (3-0) [B+/B-/B-] - Cards stay quiet (but still win) as everyone around them in rankings gets busy again. (1)
9) :LAD: - (3-0) [A-/B/D] - I have hate on the D because of Manny. (-1)
10) :CIN: - (3-0) [A-/C/B+] - Swisher puts the Reds back in good shape with the NL Central race
11) :CLE: - (2-1) [A-/C/A] - Chad pulled off a good deal bringing his outfield to life. (1)
12) :PIT: - (1-2) [A-/C/B+] - Getting Wiggy with it. [now in the part of the rankings that has several teams with high aspirations and poor starts] (-1)
13) :TB: - (1-2) [B-/B-/B+] -
14) :TEX: - (2-1) [B+/C/C+] -
15) :TOR: - (1-2) [B+/D/B] -
16) :MIN: - (1-2) [C/C+/B+] -
17) :SEA: - (1-2) [D/B/B-] - It's only April, but both wildcard and AL West races appear daunting for M's.
18) :SF: - (2-1) [B-/C/C] -
19) :ATL: - (3-0) [C/C/C] - New GM walks into one of the five teams without a loss. (1)
20) :NYM: - (1-2) [C/B/D] - (-1)
21) :ARZ: - (1-2) [D/B+/F] - Lucas, tell me why your defense isn't the worst in the majors.
22) :DET: - (2-1) [D/C+/D] - (1)
23) :CHW: - (1-2) [C/D/D] - (1)
24) :KC: - (1-2) [D/C/C] - (2)
25) :BAL: - (1-2) [D/D/D] - Probably the worst pitching staff, and on top of that, now that OF just got worse. (-3)
26) :CHC: - (1-2) [F/C/C] - Not getting Wiggy with it (-1)
27) :FL: - (0-3) [F/C/D] - (1)
28) :SD: - (0-3) [F/D/C+] - (1)
29) :WAS: - (1-2) [F/C/C] - Worst offense in majors (1)
30) :HOU: - (1-2) [F/D/D] - What an upset, Astros beat Red Sox. (-3)
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What a little battle going on here, just to keep you guys updated with the Indians, we almost have another surpirsing trade! So Colby thinks my last trade helped my team, just wait.......
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man str8 C's? Atleast i'm balanced.
~MTK
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I have more pitching points than batting. That's unheard of in this league.
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Finally have a complete starting offense if you include Maxwell, Colby, upgrade that offense to an F+! :koolaid:
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Angels are 2-2, so the panic button hasn't been hit. My offense has been cold so far and my team is all bats. Imagine how well the Angels can do once these guys hit! :thumbsup:
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Pirates are falling 1-3 (tough loss to the Phillies) with the Brewers (4-0), Reds (4-0), and Cards (3-1) all in front. I won't be surprised if I put a few players up for sale in June. If I am not at 0.500 by that point, I may have to just because of the NL Central competition.
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Pirates are falling 1-3 (tough loss to the Phillies) with the Brewers (4-0), Reds (4-0), and Cards (3-1) all in front. I won't be surprised if I put a few players up for sale in June. If I am not at 0.500 by that point, I may have to just because of the NL Central competition.
Colby you had all this talk that the Pirates here a playoff team, what happened?
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Colby you had all this talk that the Pirates here a playoff team, what happened?
I will actually give it until July. The thing is, I am in a very tough division and I am behind the 8-ball by a big margin already. My team wouldn't change much after a summer sale though as I have the pieces intact for a consistent run every year. Arroyo and Wiggington would probably be made available.
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I will actually give it until July. The thing is, I am in a very tough division and I am behind the 8-ball by a big margin already. My team wouldn't change much after a summer sale though as I have the pieces intact for a consistent run every year. Arroyo and Wiggington would probably be made available.
So is this what you call a "consistent run?" If so, the only thing consistent is the L's.
~MTK
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Grades: [Batting, Pitching, Fielding]
Week 5 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (4-0) [A/A/A] - Yanks lose some key elements of depth in order to stay under cap.
2) :PHI: - (2-2) [A/A/B] - Good week for Phils management: Cleared cap space, improven pen via addition by subtraction, and brought in Berkman (1)
3) :MIL: - (4-0) [A/A-/A] - The farm is seeping into the daily lineup these days in the brewery. (-1)
4) :OAK: - (2-2) [A/A/B-] - Bradley may be free but he is chaotic. Tough week but still strong in division.
5) :BOS: - (2-2) [A-/B/B-] -
6) :CLE: - (3-1) [A/C/A-] - Chad has a top tier offense now (5)
7) :STL: - (3-1) [A-/B-/B-] - No Pujols and Carpenter? Besides the cap hits, Paul is looking like one brilliant GM right now. (1)
8) :LAA: - (2-2) [A/C/B] - Angels are staying tight with the A's (-2)
9) :CIN: - (4-0) [A-/C/B+] - (1)
10) :LAD: - (3-1) [A-/B/D] - How long does Kelly Johnson keep crushing the ball? (-1)
11) :TB: - (2-2) [B+/B-/B+] - Rays are looking like top competition for the AL wildcard again and Crawford is signed for the long haul. (2)
12) :COL: - (2-2) [A-/C+/B-] - Stars are there but lack of supporting cast is showing up in early season record. (-5)
13) :PIT: - (1-3) [B+/C/B+] - Lack of true ace holds this team back. (-1)
14) :TEX: - (3-1) [B+/C/C+] -
15) :TOR: - (2-2) [B/D/B] -
16) :MIN: - (1-3) [C/C/B+] - Pitching is bad right now but offense will be down all year long outside of Mauer and Morneau
17) :SF: - (3-1) [C+/C/C] - Escaped with a win over the Orioles. (1)
18) :SEA: - (1-3) [D/B-/C+] - (-1)
19) :DET: - (3-1) [C/B-/D] - Hot start in the first month of the season (3)
20) :ATL: - (3-1) [C/C/C] - As soon as I analyze the offense and gear up to award points, new GM decides to rebuild. (-1)
21) :CHW: - (2-2) [C+/D/D] - Konerko, McGehee, and Ethier all looking good so far (2)
22) :ARZ: - (1-3) [F/A-/D] - Halladay and Jimenez are one of the best 1-2 punches in the majors (-1)
23) :NYM: - (1-3) [D/B/D] - (-3)
24) :KC: - (1-3) [D/D/C] -
25) :FL: - (0-4) [F/C/C] - Fish receive some bullpen help and land Delmon Young. (2)
26) :BAL: - (1-3) [D/D/C] - Rotation looks much better, Colvin a nice cheap pickup (-1)
27) :WAS: - (1-3) [F/C/C] - Jake has a full lineup everybody! (2)
28) :HOU: - (1-3) [F/C/D] - Arrival of Rollins doesn't change too much… another huge upset though - this time the A's!!! (2)
29) :CHC: - (1-3) [F/C/D] - Chipper and Hawpe are gone, looks like Buehrle is next.. (-3)
30) :SD: - (0-4) [F/D/C+] - (-2)
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So is this what you call a "consistent run?" If so, the only thing consistent is the L's.
~MTK
A consistent run year-to-year... it has only been four weeks. I would be 2-2 if it wasn't for the tough loss to the Phillies.
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A consistent run year-to-year... it has only been four weeks. I would be 2-2 if it wasn't for the tough loss to the Phillies.
colby its early, still.
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lol I'm just messin. I was 3-0 and now i'm 2-2..not really sure how that happened.
P.S. I will gladly sink 1 spot in order to go up several next yr.
~MTK
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How does the Brew Crew top the leader board for the 3rd straight week and drop a spot? No love...
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lol I'm just messin. I was 3-0 and now i'm 2-2..not really sure how that happened.
P.S. I will gladly sink 1 spot in order to go up several next yr.
~MTK
I adjusted some prior matchups to make sure the Week 3 standings were the same. That lineup period wreaked some havoc!
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It doesn't matter what the lineup period is - the Cubs are still horrible.
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It doesn't matter what the lineup period is - the Cubs are still horrible.
Nice avatar, Mike. :koolaid:
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Colby I think the Stros are letting you know what they think of their power ranking on you in this weeks match up
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yep, been pretty bitter about the power ranking, got a win and a close lose in prior two meetings against top 10 opponents. Still couldn't seem to get out of the bottom 3, thanks for the work you do on the power ranking Colby, but here's to continuing this weeks lead over the bucs, go stros...
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Grades: [Batting, Pitching, Fielding]
Week 6 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (5-0) [A/A/A] - A-Roid is out. Buerhle comes in to "help" #1 pitching staff.
2) :MIL: - (5-0) [A/A-/A] - Still perfect but the Reds are right there with the Brewers. (1)
3) :OAK: - (4-1) [A/A/B] - (1)
4) :PHI: - (2-3) [A/A-/A-] - Adam Jones is in. (-2)
5) :STL: - (4-1) [A-/B/B] - Cards have scored the 2nd most points this season behind the Yankees. (2)
6) :CIN: - (5-0) [A/C+/B+] - Garza is pitching beautifully thus far. (3)
7) :LAA: - (3-2) [A/C/B-] - (1)
8) :CLE: - (3-2) [A/C/A-] - Indians appear evenly matched with Tigers this season. (-2)
9) :BOS: - (3-2) [A-/B/B-] - Real-life Red Sox are keeping this team down. (-4)
10) :LAD: - (3-2) [A-/B/D] -
11) :TB: - (2-3) [B/B-/B] - Rays are still with the other AL wildcards a month into the season.
12) :TOR: - (3-2) [B/C+/B] - (3)
13) :COL: - (2-3) [B/C+/B-] - Rockies have produced at an average level and that's where they are in the rankings. (-1)
14) :TEX: - (4-1) [B/C/C+] - This team has been very lucky as they are in the bottom 10 of points scored.
15) :DET: - (3-2) [C+/B-/D] - Tigers are keeping with the Indians' pace. (4)
16) :MIN: - (2-3) [C/C/B] - Mauer is back.
17) :SF: - (3-2) [B-/C/C] -
18) :ATL: - (3-2) [C/C/C] - Very young team but they can produce at the MLB level. (2)
19) :CHW: - (3-2) [B-/D/D] - (2)
20) :SEA: - (2-3) [D/C+/C+] - A big win to keep this team from being in the dog house. (-2)
21) :PIT: - (1-4) [C/D/B-] - Gio helps but this team is falling fast as the sell-off of depth has heated up. (-8)
22) :CHC: - (1-4) [D/C/D] - I wonder if Mike has finally made his mind up on the direction of his franchise now that A-Rod is in? (7)
23) :NYM: - (1-4) [F/B-/D] -
24) :ARZ: - (1-4) [F/B/D] - Zambrano is a headache. (-2)
25) :HOU: - (2-3) [F/C/D] - Astros are playing beyond their gord this year. (3)
26) :KC: - (1-4) [D/D/D] - (-2)
27) :BAL: - (1-4) [D/D/C] - Freese, Snider, Colvin… the future is here. (-1)
28) :FL: - (0-5) [F/C/C] - (-3)
29) :WAS: - (2-3) [F/D/C] - Only the Orioles and Marlins have scored less than Jake's Nationals. (-2)
30) :SD: - (0-5) [F/D/C+] -
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I've scored more points, and have two more wins than the Marlins, but I'm still behind them, Colb? Killin' me man, guess I'm gonna have to start buying your vote! :-)
Btw, if any of you saw the final score, I think I beat the Padres by roughly 1.5 points...and I was up 110 going into Sunday...
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I've scored more points, and have two more wins than the Marlins, but I'm still behind them, Colb? Killin' me man, guess I'm gonna have to start buying your vote! :-)
Btw, if any of you saw the final score, I think I beat the Padres by roughly 1.5 points...and I was up 110 going into Sunday...
Records have nothing to do it with it but they do force me to take a second look more often than not. The rankings are based purely on MLB talent. I think the Orioles and Marlins can do more with their teams than yours at this point. This changes constantly though... just wait till a month from now when Strasburg is called up.
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Records have nothing to do it with it but they do force me to take a second look more often than not. The rankings are based purely on MLB talent. I think the Orioles and Marlins can do more with their teams than yours at this point. This changes constantly though... just wait till a month from now when Strasburg is called up.
So, theoretically, if I go .500 this year, I could still be sitting pretty at 29 in the Rankings? I might have to test your mettle, Colb. :koolaid:
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The Cards are actually #2 in points scored to the BREWERS rather than the Yankees. Our only loss was to the Brewers and we plan on giving them a better battle in the playoffs.
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Cardinals im pulling for ya, us underdogs have to stick together!
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The Cards are actually #2 in points scored to the BREWERS rather than the Yankees. Our only loss was to the Brewers and we plan on giving them a better battle in the playoffs.
Good call although some of the point totals are lower than what they should be because of the lineup problems. Colby make a couple adjustments just to keep the records consistent but points scored are off for some teams.
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Cardinals im pulling for ya, us underdogs have to stick together!
Thanks Chad. I like the underdog role.
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Thanks Chad. I like the underdog role.
The Cards are not underdogs! :crazy:
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22) :CHC: - (1-4) [D/C/D] - I wonder if Mike has finally made his mind up on the direction of his franchise now that A-Rod is in? (7)
Oh I know what I am doing now. Cubs are charging up the rear. Haha! :rofl:
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I am surprised my team is still #1 considering how much of a hit the offense took. Although the lineup is still very threatening...
MI Cano, Robinson, $7.5m (2013)
MI Reyes, Jose, $6m (2011)
CI Teixeira, Mark, $22.5m (2016)
CI Lee, Derrek, $13m (2010)
OF Wells, Vernon, $18m (2014)
OF Hunter, Torii, $8m (2011)
MI Aviles, Mike, $2.5m (2012)
OF Fukudome, Kosuke, $12m (2011)
C Posada, Jorge, $13m (2011)
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The Padres have a lot of work to do. Here's to the rest of the league :rool:
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Angels are beating the Rays! 8-)
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Grades: [Batting, Pitching, Fielding]
Week 6 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (5-0) [A/A/A] - A-Roid is out. Buerhle comes in to "help" #1 pitching staff.
2) :MIL: - (5-0) [A/A-/A] - Still perfect but the Reds are right there with the Brewers. (1)
3) :OAK: - (4-1) [A/A/B] - (1)
4) :PHI: - (2-3) [A/A-/A-] - Adam Jones is in. (-2)
5) :STL: - (4-1) [A-/B/B] - Cards have scored the 2nd most points this season behind the Yankees. (2)
6) :CIN: - (5-0) [A/C+/B+] - Garza is pitching beautifully thus far. (3)
7) :LAA: - (3-2) [A/C/B-] - (1)
8) :CLE: - (3-2) [A/C/A-] - Indians appear evenly matched with Tigers this season. (-2)
9) :BOS: - (3-2) [A-/B/B-] - Real-life Red Sox are keeping this team down. (-4)
10) :LAD: - (3-2) [A-/B/D] -
11) :TB: - (2-3) [B/B-/B] - Rays are still with the other AL wildcards a month into the season.
12) :TOR: - (3-2) [B/C+/B] - (3)
13) :COL: - (2-3) [B/C+/B-] - Rockies have produced at an average level and that's where they are in the rankings. (-1)
14) :TEX: - (4-1) [B/C/C+] - This team has been very lucky as they are in the bottom 10 of points scored.
15) :DET: - (3-2) [C+/B-/D] - Tigers are keeping with the Indians' pace. (4)
16) :MIN: - (2-3) [C/C/B] - Mauer is back.
17) :SF: - (3-2) [B-/C/C] -
18) :ATL: - (3-2) [C/C/C] - Very young team but they can produce at the MLB level. (2)
19) :CHW: - (3-2) [B-/D/D] - (2)
20) :SEA: - (2-3) [D/C+/C+] - A big win to keep this team from being in the dog house. (-2)
21) :PIT: - (1-4) [C/D/B-] - Gio helps but this team is falling fast as the sell-off of depth has heated up. (-8)
22) :CHC: - (1-4) [D/C/D] - I wonder if Mike has finally made his mind up on the direction of his franchise now that A-Rod is in? (7)
23) :NYM: - (1-4) [F/B-/D] -
24) :ARZ: - (1-4) [F/B/D] - Zambrano is a headache. (-2)
25) :HOU: - (2-3) [F/C/D] - Astros are playing beyond their gord this year. (3)
26) :KC: - (1-4) [D/D/D] - (-2)
27) :BAL: - (1-4) [D/D/C] - Freese, Snider, Colvin… the future is here. (-1)
28) :FL: - (0-5) [F/C/C] - (-3)
29) :WAS: - (2-3) [F/D/C] - Only the Orioles and Marlins have scored less than Jake's Nationals. (-2)
30) :SD: - (0-5) [F/D/C+] -
Tigers are keeping pace with the Indians but who's keeping pace with the White Sox?
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Grades: [Batting, Pitching, Fielding]
Week 7 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (6-0) [A/A/A] - This team is poised to stay here all year long.
2) :MIL: - (6-0) [A/A/A] - Brewers finally get some breathing room from Cards/Reds threat.
3) :PHI: - (3-3) [A/A/B+] - Werth's return boosts offense once again. (1)
4) :OAK: - (4-2) [A/A/B] - (-1)
5) :STL: - (5-1) [A/B/B] - Correction, Cardinals are still scoring a whole lot this year… and now they have Span in that lineup.
6) :CIN: - (5-1) [A/C/B+] - I am not doubting what Dan has compiled with the Reds, but he has had a little bit of luck early this season.
7) :CLE: - (3-3) [A-/C+/A-] - Indians are putting it all together but this may be the highest I rank them. (1)
8) :LAD: - (4-2) [A/B/D] - Castro's call-up may help this team a bit. (2)
9) :BOS: - (4-2) [B+/B/B-] -
10) :LAA: - (4-2) [A/C/B-] - Ibanez is a downgrade from Werth. (-3)
11) :TOR: - (4-2) [B/C+/B] - Can the Blue Jays contend for the AL Wildcard? (1)
12) :DET: - (3-3) [B-/B/D] - Losing Hanley and Wieters hurts but there is a lot in return that can help the Tigers catch the Indians. (3)
13) :TEX: - (4-2) [B/C/C+] - Three-team race in the AL West is tight already. (1)
14) :COL: - (3-3) [B/C/B-] - Haren's bid contract is a thing of the past. (-1)
15) :TB: - (2-4) [B-/C/C+] - This team took a step back this year to gain cornerstone talent. (-4)
16) :CHW: - (4-2) [B/C/C] - Rick's AL Central leading White Sox deserve a 2nd look. (3)
17) :SF: - (3-3) [B-/C/C] - Giants on a slide but outlook for the year is probably around 0.500
18) :MIN: - (2-4) [C/C+/B] - Pitchers help but offense has woes (-2)
19) :CHC: - (2-4) [C/C/C] - Cubs finally have a full lineup with some potential, an average farm, and they have no long-term headaches outside of A-Rod. (3)
20) :ATL: - (4-2) [C/C/C] - Braves are lowest ranked winning team but this is because they shipped so many players out of town recently… future looks bright. (-2)
21) :SEA: - (2-4) [D/C+/C+] - M's should build for next year at this point. (-1)
22) :NYM: - (2-4) [F/B-/D] - (1)
23) :PIT: - (1-5) [D/D/C+] - Cole Gillespie steps into the new OF. Snider and Freese find new home. (-2)
24) :BAL: - (1-5) [D/D/C] - Acquiring Jackson and Hill enables this team to compete (somewhat) (3)
25) :HOU: - (3-3) [F/C/D] - Another win for the Stros? J-Rol comes back this week.
26) :KC: - (1-5) [D/D/D] -
27) :WAS: - (2-4) [F/C/C] - Pitching is sneaky good this year with Livan. (2)
28) :ARZ: - (1-5) [F/B/D] - Diamondbacks GM position has opened up.. (-4)
29) :FL: - (1-5) [F/D/C] - (-1)
30) :SD: - (0-6) [F/D/C+] - Padres have a new GM in town with a tough task on hand.
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Cubs are climbing the rankings, beating the Dodgers and making it to a 3-4 record would be a true testament of my new lineup.
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We lead the league in scoring (even with my reduced lineup) for the week and still the Braves drop? Not to mention Brett Anderson isn't playing for me AND I'm left w/o a Util due to the fact Milton has gone loco for the minute.
~MTK
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10) :LAA: - (4-2) [A/C/B-] - Ibanez is a downgrade from Werth. (-3)
You can do better than that Colby. Sure, Ibanez is definitely a downgrade, but I keep on winning, I'm tied for 1st in the AL West, but three spots just because of that trade? It looks like I need to look at my pitching.
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Colby I agree with your assessment, but at the same time Adam Lind hasn't hit for shinola
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We lead the league in scoring (even with my reduced lineup) for the week and still the Braves drop? Not to mention Brett Anderson isn't playing for me AND I'm left w/o a Util due to the fact Milton has gone loco for the minute.
~MTK
Lead the league in scoring? Sorry, but that my friend belongs to the Brew Crew (for the 4th straight week ;), but still no love for the top spot)...
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Lead the league in scoring? Sorry, but that my friend belongs to the Brew Crew (for the 4th straight week ;), but still no love for the top spot)...
Think he's referring to the single week there, Ben. :koolaid:
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Ben, Jake is correct. You quoted me, but didn't see "for the week" in there?
~MTK
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Think he's referring to the single week there, Ben. :koolaid:
I am too... take a look, Brewers have had the highest weekly total each of the past 4 weeks
* toots own horn, doesn't sound too loud *
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ah I see you now. I think I skipped over you b/c of the lack of no decimal point. However I think every1 is missing my point. Even with my reduced lineup, I finished second in scoring. Now I am not a top 10 team and top 15 is pushing it however I feel that I am better than my current ranking of 20. Colby, this is my no means a rant, b/c I love this feature as I love being able to discuss the rankings on the boards. Colby, you hinted at age of my team and I would also like to point out that, give or take a trade along with the signing bonuses and expiring contracts, I will have roughly have of my salary cap (50mil) free.
~MTK
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ah I see you now. I think I skipped over you b/c of the lack of no decimal point. However I think every1 is missing my point. Even with my reduced lineup, I finished second in scoring. Now I am not a top 10 team and top 15 is pushing it however I feel that I am better than my current ranking of 20. Colby, this is my no means a rant, b/c I love this feature as I love being able to discuss the rankings on the boards. Colby, you hinted at age of my team and I would also like to point out that, give or take a trade along with the signing bonuses and expiring contracts, I will have roughly have of my salary cap (50mil) free.
~MTK
I don't rank teams based on current scoring or record. Actually, the total scoring for the year is flawed because the points for the first three weeks are inaccurate because of the lineup issues. The W-L is 100% correct though. Barring any big changes in the red, your team has no where to go but up in the rankings.
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I think we should start the All- haven't done Crap team. I nominate Adam Lind for mine. Every team has one. I think Colby just sent his to Philly.
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I think we should start the All- haven't done Crap team. I nominate Adam Lind for mine. Every team has one. I think Colby just sent his to Philly.
You could probably just rename my team the AHDS Team if you'd like.
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I don't rank teams based on current scoring or record. Actually, the total scoring for the year is flawed because the points for the first three weeks are inaccurate because of the lineup issues. The W-L is 100% correct though. Barring any big changes in the red, your team has no where to go but up in the rankings.
Colby, as long as there is a new ranking each week I'll be happy regardless of my ranking. However, I will also be here to discuss.
~MTK
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I so I will start a new post
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I think we should start the All- haven't done Crap team. I nominate Adam Lind for mine. Every team has one. I think Colby just sent his to Philly.
Philly and Baltimore... I expected much more out of Hill, Wood, and Jones. Jones is starting to hit a bit more and Philly can deal with his streaks as they have so much power in that lineup.
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Lead the league in scoring? Sorry, but that my friend belongs to the Brew Crew (for the 4th straight week ;), but still no love for the top spot)...
It looks like Colby thinks the Yankees have a better team.
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It looks like Colby thinks the Yankees have a better team.
top 2 bottom, I'd have to agree.
~MTK
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Indians are overrated... the team is a playoff contender but not that good.
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I have to agree as well with this lineup...
C Posada, Jorge, $13m (2011)
CI Teixeira, Mark, $22.5m (2016)
CI Lee, Derrek, $13m (2010)
MI Cano, Robinson, $7.5m (2013)
MI Reyes, Jose, $6m (2011)
OF Hunter, Torii, $8m (2011)
OF Wells, Vernon, $18m (2014)
OF Fukudome, Kosuke, $12m (2011)
CI Helton, Todd, $15.5m (2011)
What I like about this squad is that they are all signed through next year outside of D-Lee. My rotation is the same way..
SP Sabathia, CC, $23m (2015)
SP Burnett, A.J., $16.5m (2013)
SP Lackey, John, $10.5m (2012)
SP Buehrle, Mark, $14m (2011)
P Fister, Doug, $0.5m (P-n/a)
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Indians are overrated... the team is a playoff contender but not that good.
But when your team is overrated, really puts alot more fans in the seats! We are sold out the whole season already! Im sure being one of the last place teams, Wrigley Field is showing a lot of empty seats! HAHA
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But when your team is overrated, really puts alot more fans in the seats! We are sold out the whole season already! Im sure being one of the last place teams, Wrigley Field is showing a lot of empty seats! HAHA
The Cubs have been losing for a century, or at least not winning any titles. The Indians haven't been that great either. Cubs had to shake things up this year, but the fans are in the seats to go see A-Rod now! Cubs are up on the Dodgers as we speak...
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I have to agree as well with this lineup...
C Posada, Jorge, $13m (2011)
CI Teixeira, Mark, $22.5m (2016)
CI Lee, Derrek, $13m (2010)
MI Cano, Robinson, $7.5m (2013)
MI Reyes, Jose, $6m (2011)
OF Hunter, Torii, $8m (2011)
OF Wells, Vernon, $18m (2014)
OF Fukudome, Kosuke, $12m (2011)
CI Helton, Todd, $15.5m (2011)
What I like about this squad is that they are all signed through next year outside of D-Lee. My rotation is the same way..
SP Sabathia, CC, $23m (2015)
SP Burnett, A.J., $16.5m (2013)
SP Lackey, John, $10.5m (2012)
SP Buehrle, Mark, $14m (2011)
P Fister, Doug, $0.5m (P-n/a)
My entire roster makes 5.5M less than your 5 man rotation :money:
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the Yankees have more money in there pitching staff then some teams whole team salary....ask the marlins!
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or the Friars. 60mil!
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Grades: [Batting, Pitching, Fielding]
Week 8 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (6-1) [A/A/A-] - Helton over Aviles is a big-time offensive boost. I rate the Yankees as #1 across the board for batting, pitching, and fielding.
2) :MIL: - (7-0) [A/A/A] - Points leader by a mile over Yanks/Cards… gap narrows between Yankees.
3) :PHI: - (4-3) [A/A-/B] - Figgins, Atkins, catchers are the only weak spots so far.
4) :OAK: - (5-2) [A-/A/B] -
5) :STL: - (6-1) [A/B/B] -
6) :CIN: - (5-2) [A/C/B+] - Just as the Reds start to cool off, they optimize their lineup by acquiring Martin.
7) :TOR: - (5-2) [A-/B-/B] - Offensive juggernaut with stellar FA acquisitions. (4)
8) :BOS: - (5-2) [A-/B-/B-] - Miggy has been a monster this season (1)
9) :LAA: - (4-3) [A-/C/B-] - (1)
10) :LAD: - (5-2) [A-/B-/D] - Pitching lacks a bit just like the real Dodgders. (-2)
11) :CLE: - (4-3) [B+/C+/B] - Indians have to face not just the Tigers but the White Sox. (-4)
12) :DET: - (4-3) [B/B-/D] -
13) :TEX: - (5-2) [B/C+/C+] -
14) :CHW: - (4-3) [B/C/C+] - Ethier down but the rest of the squad is hot. (2)
15) :TB: - (2-5) [B/C/C+] - Rays lose a tough one to the Phils.
16) :MIN: - (2-5) [C/C+/B] - Reigning AL Central champs have a shot this year if the new GM puts it together. (2)
17) :COL: - (3-4) [B-/D/B-] - Not much when is comes to pitching anymore. (-3)
18) :ATL: - (5-2) [C/C+/C] - Hudson is a better option than Lowe. Loss of Doumit isn't that bad. (2)
19) :SF: - (3-4) [C+/C/C] - (-2)
20) :CHC: - (2-5) [C/C/C] - Swisher helps but now the Cubs are back to the catcher woes. (-1)
21) :SEA: - (3-4) [D/C/C+] - Harden, Sheets are proving to be bad pickups.
22) :NYM: - (3-4) [F/B-/D] - Upset over the White Sox improves morale.
23) :HOU: - (3-4) [D/C/C] - Pitching isn't even there this year but they are playing solid. (2)
24) :PIT: - (1-6) [D/D/C] - No middle infield! (-1)
25) :KC: - (1-6) [D/D/D] - Royals haven't scored much but their opponents have scored the most. (1)
26) :FL: - (1-6) [F/C/C] - (3)
27) :WAS: - (2-5) [F/D/C] - The call-ups are starting now with Storen.
28) :BAL: - (1-6) [D/D/C] - Orioles scored the least points so far. (-4)
29) :ARZ: - (2-5) [F/B/D] - Snakes beat the Stros by less than one point last week! (-1)
30) :SD: - (1-6) [F/D/C+] - Padres finally score one in the Win column.
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You're right, the loss of Doumit isn't too bad and even better when you u consider Jaso's #'s. Hudson has pitched lights out his last 5-6 starts. I officially welcome Heath Bell to what has become a darn good bullpen.
~MTK
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Grades: [Batting, Pitching, Fielding]
Week 8 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (6-1) [A/A/A-] - Helton over Aviles is a big-time offensive boost. I rate the Yankees as #1 across the board for batting, pitching, and fielding.
2) :MIL: - (7-0) [A/A/A] - Points leader by a mile over Yanks/Cards… gap narrows between Yankees.
Looks like a typo when you say my fielding is #1 when the grade is lower than the Brewers. It's alright if you rank them higher than mine... I'll beat them in the World Series anyways. 8-)
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Orioles are 2-5, not 1-6. :crazy:
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My very first win! Feeding on the bottom teams...I love it! Great run by the Royals never-the-less.
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Yankees watch out!!! The Jays are on a roll :toast:
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Angels are down by one with the Rangers and A's. I expect this race to be tight all year long as I look to bring in more power!
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20) :CHC: - (2-5) [C/C/C] - Swisher helps but now the Cubs are back to the catcher woes. (-1)
I expect to move up in the coming weeks. Tough loss against the Dodgers, but team is just about set. I'll be making some deals to bring in support at C and MI. Thanks to pitching among all things, I am crushing the Rangers right now!
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Grades: [Batting, Pitching, Fielding]
Week 9 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - (6-2) [A/A/A] - Correction, Yanks do have the best fielding.
2) :MIL: - (8-0) [A/A/A] -
3) :OAK: - (6-2) [A-/A/B] - A's are tied with Yankees for best pitching (1)
4) :STL: - (7-1) [A/B/B] - (1)
5) :PHI: - (4-4) [A-/B+/B] - Phillies will win the AL East despite being behind the Braves. (-2)
6) :LAA: - (5-3) [A/C+/B-] - Halos pick up much needed pitching. (3)
7) :TOR: - (6-2) [A-/B-/B] -
8) :BOS: - (6-2) [A-/B-/B-] -
9) :LAD: - (6-2) [A-/B-/C] - (1)
10) :CIN: - (5-3) [A/C/B+] - Reds do not have the arms to stay in the hunt that long. (-4)
11) :TEX: - (5-3) [B+/B-/C+] - Rough beating by the Cubs, but team is looking great in the AL West. (2)
12) :CLE: - (5-3) [B+/C+/B] - (-1)
13) :DET: - (5-3) [B/B-/D] - (-1)
14) :CHW: - (4-4) [B/C/C+] -
15) :TB: - (2-6) [B/C/C+] -
16) :ATL: - (5-3) [C+/C+/C] - Braves have managed to play 0.500 ball since A.C. reconstructed the roster. (2)
17) :COL: - (4-4) [B-/D/B-] - Rockies roster is very thin at the MLB level.
18) :CHC: - (3-5) [C+/C/C] - It's not tough to be medicore when you have $150m at your disposal. (2)
19) :MIN: - (2-6) [C/C+/C+] - Offense is thin, depth isn't there (-3)
20) :SF: - (3-5) [C/C/C] - (-1)
21) :SEA: - (4-4) [D/C/C+] - Hardly Harden's best performances, he always starts bad though.
22) :HOU: - (4-4) [F/C+/C] - This team continues to amaze me. (1)
23) :NYM: - (4-4) [F/B-/D] - What an upset over cross town Yanks! (-1)
24) :ARZ: - (3-5) [F/B/C] - Omar has a contract nightmare with Webb and Zambrano. (5)
25) :KC: - (1-7) [D/C/D] -
26) :PIT: - (1-7) [D/D/D] - My team sucks. (-2)
27) :FL: - (1-7) [F/C/C] - (-1)
28) :WAS: - (2-6) [F/D/C] - Nats were blown out by Angels. (-1)
29) :BAL: - (2-6) [F/D/C] - O's are closing in on the major's worst bats (-1)
30) :SD: - (1-7) [F/F/B-] - Chris is looking up in MLB rankings, farm, salary cap, and standings… what a job to take over.
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"Nats were blown out by [insert team name here]."
Sounds more like how the season will go.
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#1 Overall pick 2011??? maybe? Guess I have that to look forward to for now.
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Lupanella didn't do me any favors by sending mine and his best pitcher to the bullpen. Thanks for nothing Lou... but hey, my line up just got really good. So I got that going for me, which is good.
Shave your chin hair Garza, I think you still got some lunch left in it.
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I love the new ranking.... watch out Texas and Oakland!
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Lupanella didn't do me any favors by sending mine and his best pitcher to the bullpen. Thanks for nothing Lou... but hey, my line up just got really good. So I got that going for me, which is good.
Shave your chin hair Garza, I think you still got some lunch left in it.
I motion that from this moment on, Mr. Garza be required by MLB to put a cap on his chin if it's going to have that much hair....Speaking of the devil, you ready to trade him to me yet? :toast:
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Expect some big moves in the rankings for next week. All of the post-June 1st deals of the week as well as some revaluations and the removal of defense from the rankings has had quite an effect. I found defense too tough to measure on the fly with my rankings, and it merely regressed to values similar to the overall rankings. Sure, the Yankees have a dominating defense as compared to most teams, but the bats and arms win the matchups.
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Expect some big moves in the rankings for next week. All of the post-June 1st deals of the week as well as some revaluations and the removal of defense from the rankings has had quite an effect. I found defense too tough to measure on the fly with my rankings, and it merely regressed to values similar to the overall rankings. Sure, the Yankees have a dominating defense as compared to most teams, but the bats and arms win the matchups.
Fielding was all I had! :'-(
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What does that mean for the big red machine?
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What does that mean for the big red machine?
Well with a "B+" rating you were above avg.....
~MTK
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FYI, possible World Series preview right now with the Yankees leading the way against the Brewers.
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FYI, possible World Series preview right now with the Yankees leading the way against the Brewers.
Yanks got off to a great start this week, will be a struggle to catch up.
[EDIT] looks like a ballgame now!
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Quite a few duals going on between NYY and MIL, and CLE and STL, both coming down to the wire. The A's also opened up quite the can of whoop ass on the Twins. I guess when everything goes right this is what happens.
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New #1 squad plus a lot of movement in the middle. A couple teams such as the Dodgers and Marlins gain some respect...
Grades: [Batting, Pitching]
Week 10 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (9-0) [A/A] - Brewers have it all, and comparing defenses anymore is worthless (1)
2) :NYY: - (6-3) [A/A] - GASP! I bumped the Yankees down to 2nd because their expensive pitching staff isn't being as productive as it could. (Plus Fister went down) (-1)
3) :OAK: - (7-2) [B/A] - Kendry out for the year, Dunn traded, A-Ram/backups weak, but then A's put up over 2000 points?!
4) :STL: - (8-1) [A/B-] - Smart money moves by Paul with the June 1st deals. He tops it off by landing Agon.
5) :LAD: - (7-2) [A-/B+] - I underminded the Dodgers' pitching, very solid in the rotation and pen. (4)
6) :PHI: - (5-4) [B+/A-] - Phils shed some contracts for next year and bolster depth and pen (-1)
7) :TOR: - (7-2) [A-/B-] - Blue Jays new mantra: Silent but deadly
8) :BOS: - (7-2) [A-/B-] -
9) :LAA: - (6-3) [A-/C+] - Loss of Lee actually helps current production. (-3)
10) :CLE: - (5-4) [B+/B-] - Picking up Peavy was huge. (2)
11) :DET: - (5-4) [B/B] - (2)
12) :CIN: - (6-3) [A/C] - Not sure where Reds go with recent deals. Offense looks like top five now… (-2)
13) :TEX: - (5-4) [B+/B-] - One of the best bullpens in the majors. (-2)
14) :ATL: - (6-3) [B-/B] - Very young team with a high ceiling. (2)
15) :CHW: - (5-4) [B/C] - Pitching staff is achilles heel. (-1)
16) :CHC: - (3-6) [B/C] - (2)
17) :TB: - (2-7) [C+/C] - Shattered offense, young pitching, built up farm, stars to build around for next year (-2)
18) :MIN: - (2-7) [C/B] - (1)
19) :SF: - (3-6) [C/D] - (1)
20) :NYM: - (5-4) [F/B] - Mets' two-headed SP monster is all they have. (3)
21) :HOU: - (4-5) [D/C+] - (1)
22) :COL: - (4-5) [C+/F] - Rockies are certainly building for next year. (-5)
23) :FL: - (2-7) [D/C+] - Surprise, surprise, weapons are there to compete for 0.500. (4)
24) :SEA: - (4-5) [D/C] - (-3)
25) :PIT: - (2-7) [C/D] - The impossible task is ranking my own team. Cecil acquisition certainly helps though. Lee should pan out at a later time. (1)
26) :ARZ: - (3-6) [F/B] - Omar's golden aces and cruddy bats, Q? what will he do with the talent? (-2)
27) :KC: - (2-7) [D/D] - (-2)
28) :WAS: - (2-7) [F/D] - Ike Davis is a gem of an acquisition.
29) :BAL: - (2-7) [F/D] - Landing Morales is huge for next year.
30) :SD: - (1-8) [F/F] - 2010 season was already over before AG was traded away.
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My farts have the same mantra as the Blue Jays, just ask my wife... and Jake's mom :taco:
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I deserve the bump in ranking (perhaps even more) after losing three straight and having inconsistent pitching (and hitting).
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My farts have the same mantra as the Blue Jays, just ask my wife... and Jake's mom :taco:
She doesn't appreciate your Dutch Ovens, good sir.
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LMFAO
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Thanks for the respect in the rankings... if I stay 0.500 this year, it doesn't bomb my team's cap in future years as much as a finish near the bottom. All the pieces are in place to make it a 5-team race (6 if Astros jump in) in the NL Central next year.
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Thanks for the respect in the rankings... if I stay 0.500 this year, it doesn't bomb my team's cap in future years as much as a finish near the bottom. All the pieces are in place to make it a 5-team race (6 if Astros jump in) in the NL Central next year.
Thats my goal also. I would love to be able to throw this year out the window and really gear up for next yr, but I'm afraid of the consequences. Besides I can't give the Phillies a free pass.
~MTK
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I think I might have beaten the Mets with batting this week, but the pitching staff is so barren that I couldn't keep up. The good news, I may be .500 next year and maybe I wont finish dead last this year, big maybe.
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I wonder which Lee we'll get? Cy Young material? I'll take the under on that one.
Just pulled into the #1 spot for FP/G with his 7K, 0BB, 17GB night (9IP, 0ER) :toth:
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This sucks to say but, no way the Brewers aren't number 1 next week. I don't think I have close to the guns to steal a win.
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This sucks to say but, no way the Brewers aren't number 1 next week. I don't think I have close to the guns to steal a win.
U need the Air Force :rofl: I'm just messing with ya, I'm afraid I don't hold a candle to them either.
~MTK
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This sucks to say but, no way the Brewers aren't number 1 next week. I don't think I have close to the guns to steal a win.
Looks like a defensive battle so far :rool:
Brewers Hitting: -155
Padres Hitting: -193
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Looks like a defensive battle so far :rool:
Brewers Hitting: -155
Padres Hitting: -193
You do have the pitching advantage, a full staff for one, haha.
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My loss to the Phillies is going to put me at 3-7. Cubs' offense needs to pick it up to prevent a 2010 disaster.
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My loss to the Phillies is going to put me at 3-7. Cubs' offense needs to pick it up to prevent a 2010 disaster.
NO!!! You better beat them darn phillies.
~MTK
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NO!!! You better beat them darn phillies.
~MTK
It's not happening Trade King. McLouth is hurt, Varitek is slumping, A-Rod tweaked something, and did you see their roster? They're loaded now...
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It's not happening Trade King. McLouth is hurt, Varitek is slumping, A-Rod tweaked something, and did you see their roster? They're loaded now...
Yeah Anaheim bent me over... :toast:
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It's not happening Trade King. McLouth is hurt, Varitek is slumping, A-Rod tweaked something, and did you see their roster? They're loaded now...
Sorry Mike but old man A-Rod's hip is acting up.
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Now released to the public is the final score used in the rankings to show how close some teams are...
Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 11 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (10-0) [98.70%/A/A] -
2) :NYY: - (7-3) [98.30%/A/A] - Their rotation is ridiculous now with Lincecum in the mix.
3) :LAD: - (8-2) [92.13%/A/A-] - Extremely balanced team that I should have never doubted. Call ups of Wallace, Arrieta, and Stanton just make this team ridiculously deep. (2)
4) :STL: - (9-1) [91.19%/A/B-] - 3rd through 6th teams are very tight in these rankings
5) :OAK: - (8-2) [90.87%/A-/A-] - A's pitching isn't what it used to be, but Cano is a major bat in that offense. (-2)
6) :PHI: - (5-5) [89.53%/A/B] - Grienke/Jones out, Holliday/Konerko in… Phillies bats are back
7) :CIN: - (7-3) [87.93%/A/B-] - I think the Reds found themselves a pitching staff for 2010. (5)
8) :TOR: - (8-2) [86.66%/A-/B-] - Blue Jays (-1)
9) :BOS: - (7-3) [86.10%/A-/B-] - or Red Sox, which one is left out come playoffs? (-1)
10) :LAA: - (7-3) [86.00%/B/B] - Loss of Holliday hurts this team's chances but they're a bit more balanced with Grienke and now Correia in the rotation. (-1)
11) :DET: - (6-4) [85.70%/B+/B] - White Sox firesale gives signal that AL Central may be two-team race.
12) :TEX: - (5-5) [83.23%/B+/C+] - (1)
13) :CLE: - (5-5) [83.13%/B/B-] - Offensive struggles… (-3)
14) :ATL: - (6-4) [80.30%/C+/B-] - Ian Stewart adds value to an inconstent infield.
15) :CHW: - (6-4) [75.87%/C/C+] - Firesale is here with Markakis and Konerko leaving town
16) :CHC: - (4-6) [75.10%/C+/C] - Injuries and inconsistent play on offense, but what an upset over the Phillies.
17) :TB: - (3-7) [74.57%/C/C] -
18) :MIN: - (3-7) [74.17%/C/C+] -
19) :SF: - (4-6) [72.96%/C/D] - Giants and Rockies were supposed to make the NL West competitive.
20) :NYM: - (5-5) [71.37%/D/B-] -
21) :COL: - (4-6) [70.72%/B-/F] - Markakis acquisition is huge for this team's potential next year and competitiveness this year. (1)
22) :PIT: - (2-8) [70.10%/C/D] - Filling some holes for the season… (3)
23) :FL: - (2-8) [69.77%/D/C] -
24) :HOU: - (5-5) [68.84%/F/B] - Vlad's out and that's pretty much the offense (-3)
25) :SEA: - (4-6) [67.34%/D/C] - (-1)
26) :ARZ: - (3-7) [65.61%/F/B] - Ranked as 6th best pitching staff, but offense is pretty bad.
27) :KC: - (2-8) [64.13%/D/D] -
28) :WAS: - (2-8) [62.77%/F/D] - Strasburg mania is here.
29) :SD: - (1-9) [56.00%/F/F] - (1)
30) :BAL: - (2-8) [53.90%/F/F] - Some strong points but much of the team isn't there this year (-1)
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Colby, just a minor correction - The A's are 8 - 2.
Thanks
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GOTTA LUV DEM CUBBIES!!!! :taco:
Thank you, Mike
Sincerely,
MTK
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I don't know about fire sale. Howe misinterpreted my reason for trading Konerko and made an offer for Markakis that I couldn't refuse. Originally, Nick wasn't going anywhere
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26) - (3-7) [65.61%/F/B] - Ranked as 6th best pitching staff, but offense is pretty bad.
Still looking to trade quality pitcher for quality offence
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My Jays vs the Sox should be the matchup of the week. Heads up everyone, this week may just decide who goes to the playoffs. Spilboroghs recent power surge plus Manny Parra´s arrival should help the Jays underdog cause :toast: Good luck Red Sox, may the best team win.
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My Jays vs the Sox should be the matchup of the week. Heads up everyone, this week may just decide who goes to the playoffs. Spilboroghs recent power surge plus Manny Parra´s arrival should help the Jays underdog cause :toast: Good luck Red Sox, may the best team win.
That has the biggest effect on the playoff race in the AL East/Wildcard but the Brewers - Dodgers tilt is a clash of titans in the NL.
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Are ya'll trying to say that the Braves vs Nats game isn't the best matchup of the week?!?! What has this world come to? :koolaid:
~MTK
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Let's not forget that the Cardinals are about to unleash the fury on my Reds.
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Are ya'll trying to say that the Braves vs Nats game isn't the best matchup of the week?!?! What has this world come to? :koolaid:
~MTK
I'm even saying that. :-)
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How did I move up? Not complaining, but haha I am a losing squad.
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I think my Pirates can play just over 0.500 for the rest of the season and finish 10-14. I see a win over the D'Backs this week, two straight losses to the Rays and Jays, then three straight wins against the Nats, Cubs, and Royals. Followed by that is a loss to the Tigers, beat-down of the Mets, loss to the Brewers, and then another three straight wins over the Rockies, Orioles, and Marlins. At that point, my Pirates will be 10-12 with 2 weeks remaining. However, the playoff pushing Cardinals and Indians will sink my Pirates and put the stamp on the losing season.
I would like to see a winning season, but I am in such a hole that I will need to go 10-4 for the rest of the season just to hit 0.500.
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How did I move up? Not complaining, but haha I am a losing squad.
It is because my Orioles MLB roster is that bad!
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So much for the plan of holding onto my ground to make a 0.500 record. This team is nothing without A-Rod.
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Since Colby won't be back until Wednesday I will do my bit to keep things moving until he posts a new power rankings. This post will focus more on the division races.
AL West - The A's lead the way here with a 9-2 record followed closely by the Halos at 7-4. The Rangers are falling further back because of injuries to key players such as Grady Sizemore and Nelson Cruz and now have 5-6 record. However, with Roy's recent acquisitions of Jason Kubel, John Buck, and the imminent return of Nelson Cruz should make this a 3 team race until the very end.
AL East - Just like in real life this is a 3 team race. The Yanks, Sawx, and the Jays continue to slug it out at the top of the standings, all with 8-3 records. Boston's hitting has been unmatched, but will their lack of pitching depth be their undoing? The Jays have reinforcements on the horizon in Edinson Volquez, but are Uggla, Phillips, Zobrist and the rejuvenated Aubrey Huff enough to keep carrying their offense to keep pace with the Yanks? The Yanks on the other hand have only one weakness that I can see, and that is age. Big Tex seems to be heating up along with Aaron Hill, and that makes them even tougher.
AL Central - The Indians have the most talent in this division in my eyes, but they are second in the standings at 6-5. Question is whether or not some of their key cogs will show up for the rest of the year. With Matt LaPorta in AAA, Cabrera on the DL, Aybar walking with a limp, and San Quentin acting like he is still playing for the D'Backs, will it be enough to catch up and fend off a very talented and deep Tigers team, and their rotation of a thousand. The only hole I see with the Tigers is the lack of a power bat outside of K-arlos Pena. The White Sox continue to hang around with some very savvy moves by their GM. Depth could soon pose a problem for the South Siders after their recent trades for blue chip minor league talent.
NL West - The Dodgers seem to be running away with the division, and have the pieces to pull off a big move if they so wanted to. The Giants, Rockies, and D'backs all have decent pieces, but are all lacking in one facet or another.
NL Central - Brewers, Brewers, Brewers, can anyone stop the Brewers? At 11-0, top to bottom they are the best team in the league and have a very deep farm system. It will be interesting to see how this team stays together for years to come. Bernie Brewer will have to start selling his organs to meet some of the upcoming contract demands. The Cardinals have a top 5 team, and are one of the deepest teams in the majors, and their 9-2 record supports this. They lack a true ace, but 1-5 is very very solid, plus Jorge of the Rose will be returning from the DL shortly. The Reds are holding steady at 8-3 riding the shoulders of the #1 ranked OF in Josh Hamilton. Injuries could be this teams undoing as Mark DeRosa, Brian Roberts, Ryan Hanigan, and Brett Anderson are all in traction, plus Adam Lind's sub par season isn't helping iron out the creases. The Cubbies and Stros have also been solid throughout the year. Jose Reyes is turning it on for the Cubs, and Jason Castro just got the call to the bigs. Neither of these teams is a pushover.
NL East - The most surprising race of all. The Mets are still hanging around despite no one believing in them. Whether or not they can keep this up remains to be seen, but the fact that Bryce Harper will be in Queens in short order should make it a little easier to take. The Phillies who have a loaded line up and a decent pitching staff just can't seem to pull away from the pack. Age could prove to be a problem down the road with Fat Elvis, Konerko, and Chase Utley's aching body. 7 guys over 1,000 in the starting line up is tough to beat. The plucky Braves hung around, and have now been reloaded for a pennant run with the likes of Adam Dunn, Ricky Romero, Ian Stweart, and Miguel Olivo.
Anything can happen in any given week, hot streaks, cold streaks, and one bad outing could ruin a team. Franchise GM baseball...catch the excitement.
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Good job, Dan. Excellent update.
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Good job, Dan. Excellent update.
My thoughts exactly, well thought out
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Its a yes from me too, Grate Job
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Excellent post Dan...
Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 12 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (11-0) [98.70%/A/A] - Now two games up on Cards and rest of league's best
2) :NYY: - (8-3) [98.30%/A/A] - Yanks re-establish themselves after slide
3) :STL: - (9-2) [92.06%/A/B] - Feldman could help Cards challenge Brewers for NL Central (1)
4) :LAD: - (8-3) [91.00%/A-/A-] - Dodgers are feeling a bit blue at the corners. (-1)
5) :OAK: - (9-2) [90.87%/A-/A-] -
6) :PHI: - (6-5) [89.53%/A/B] - Team relies on Howard and Utley but new guys should help curve that dependency.
7) :TOR: - (8-3) [88.36%/A/B-] - (1)
8) :BOS: - (8-3) [87.53%/A-/B] - (1)
9) :CIN: - (8-3) [87.40%/A-/B] - Big guy Dunn out of the picture hurts that offense. (-2)
10) :LAA: - (7-4) [86.57%/B+/B] - Tough loss with A's winning this past week
11) :ATL: - (6-5) [86.43%/B/B+] - Dunn, Jackson, Romero, Colvin puts Braves in playoff picture with struggling Phillies (3)
12) :DET: - (7-4) [86.30%/B/B+] - (-1)
13) :CLE: - (6-5) [85.27%/B+/B] -
14) :TEX: - (5-6) [83.89%/A/C] - Rangers are falling way behind in AL West race. (-2)
15) :CHW: - (7-4) [77.00%/C+/C+] - White Sox staying in the race despite recent offensive firesale.
16) :CHC: - (5-6) [75.23%/B-/D] - Small trades don't change current problems
17) :NYM: - (6-5) [74.51%/D/B] - (3)
18) :TB: - (3-8) [73.43%/C/C] - Team has had a lot of tough luck this year. (-1)
19) :SF: - (4-7) [72.96%/C/D] - New management due to take over in July.
20) :COL: - (4-7) [70.72%/B-/F] - Compares well to my Pirates with lineup issues, prospects, and 2011 potential. (1)
21) :HOU: - (5-6) [69.71%/F/B] - (3)
22) :MIN: - (4-7) [69.17%/D/C] - It looks like the Twins chances are all but gone this year. (-4)
23) :FL: - (3-8) [68.20%/D/C] -
24) :SEA: - (4-7) [67.34%/D/C] - (1)
25) :PIT: - (2-9) [65.83%/D/D] - Zim, Snider, and Freese all hurt a bit too much (-3)
26) :ARZ: - (4-7) [65.61%/F/B] -
27) :KC: - (2-9) [63.00%/D/D] -
28) :WAS: - (3-8) [61.07%/F/D] -
29) :SD: - (2-9) [56.00%/F/F] -
30) :BAL: - (2-9) [51.00%/F/F] - The culmination of the Orioles moves this year has to be the largest firesale ever.
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2 & 9 wahoooo :taco: the win came against a sub .500 team but a formidable foe never the less. My goal for this year; finish any place but last. Here's to one step closer to achieving my goal. :beer:
Edit: I want everyone to know this is my 100th post here at mlfb, another milestone!!!!
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My Cubs may have problems but they are on a roll and A-Rod is healthy again. :toast:
I would like to see them go at least .500 this year, so anything else is icing on the cake.
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Brutal week for Angels as A's advance a bit. Two back in the division and one back in the wildcard (with two teams ahead) doesn't give much room for error.
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Arizona is coming back :win:
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 13 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (11-1) [98.70%/A/A] - Ben's Brew Crew has finally lost…
2) :NYY: - (9-3) [98.30%/A/A] -
3) :STL: - (10-2) [92.06%/A/B] - Still only one back from Brewers
4) :PHI: - (7-5) [91.70%/A/A-] - Myers rental is another great move to keep the Phillies ahead. (2)
5) :OAK: - (10-2) [91.30%/A-/A] - Statement victory over Blue Jays
6) :LAD: - (8-4) [91.00%/A-/A-] - (-2)
7) :CIN: - (8-4) [89.13%/A-/B+] - Reds acquisition of Garland gives them even more balance (2)
8) :TOR: - (8-4) [88.36%/A/B-] - (-1)
9) :LAA: - (8-4) [88.27%/A-/B] - Butler extension was good timing.(1)
10) :ATL: - (6-6) [88.00%/B+/B+] - Potential allstar Weaver really gives the Braves what they need (1)
11) :BOS: - (9-3) [87.53%/A-/B] - Red Sox stay quiet but continue winning (-3)
12) :DET: - (7-5) [86.77%/B-/A] - Baker anchors this rock solid pitching staff
13) :CLE: - (7-5) [85.27%/B+/B] - Big time victory in the battle of Ohio
14) :TEX: - (6-6) [84.46%/A/C] - Rangers are loaded with offense now but are way behind in the standings.
15) :CHC: - (6-6) [76.66%/B-/C] - Reyes out, pitching in limbo, Cubs fuel NL East race (1)
16) :NYM: - (6-6) [74.51%/D/B] - They won't stay in this race for too long (1)
17) :CHW: - (6-6) [73.43%/C/C] - Almost beat the Cardinals last week (-2)
17) :TB: - (3-9) [73.43%/C/C] - Another close loss (1)
19) :SF: - (5-7) [72.40%/C/D] -
20) :HOU: - (6-6) [69.71%/F/B] - (1)
21) :COL: - (5-7) [69.29%/B-/F] - A lot of holes in roster but what a huge win over Dodgers (-1)
22) :ARZ: - (5-7) [68.01%/F/B] - Bautista first to 20 homers and is now a Diamondback. (4)
23) :SEA: - (4-8) [67.34%/D/C] - (1)
24) :MIN: - (4-8) [65.87%/D/D] - Twins have become a host of young talent with a couple young vets in Mauer and Wainwright leading the way (-2)
25) :PIT: - (3-9) [64.13%/D/D] - I can't wait to move past this disaster this season.
26) :WAS: - (3-9) [63.90%/D/D] - Rios was a strange acquisition with Tabata on the cheap but he will certainly produce (2)
27) :FL: - (3-9) [63.47%/D/D] - Great sale of LaRoche… more than I got for him last year (-4)
28) :KC: - (2-10) [63.00%/D/D] - (-1)
29) :SD: - (3-9) [56.00%/F/F] - Yay, you beat the Orioles
30) :BAL: - (2-10) [51.00%/F/F] -
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Thats it, "yay you beat the orioles" is my team that bad?
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Thats it, "yay you beat the orioles" is my team that bad?
Beating the Orioles with 500+ point isn't much of an accomplishment. That team has rebuilt themselves into a minor league haven and have little to produce at the major league level. Don't feel too bad... my team isn't too much better this year.
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 13 Power Rankings
26) :WAS: - (3-9) [63.90%/D/D] - Rios was a strange acquisition with Tabata on the cheap but he will certainly produce (2)
I rationalized it as 3-4 years of Rios on a power Sox offense would be a safer gamble than 3+ years of Tabata on a Pirates offense, with power still a question mark. I might be wrong, we'll see!
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Beating the Orioles with 500+ point isn't much of an accomplishment. That team has rebuilt themselves into a minor league haven and have little to produce at the major league level. Don't feel too bad... my team isn't too much better this year.
This is all true. But if I don't finish last I will be happy.
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Week 0 Power Rankings
1) :NYY: - Sabathia, Burnett, Lackey makes Yankees best rotation in the bigs
2) :PHI: - Phils have added depth to match Yanks. Figgins replacing Werth isn't all that bad.
3) :MIL:
4) :COL: - Rockies edge Red Sox unlike World Series three years ago (1)
5) :LAA: - A retooled power offense and young pitching staff by new GM Brown. Look out A's… (2)
6) :BOS: (-2)
7) :OAK: (-1)
8) :CIN: - Reds bring in depth to push them ahead of Cards in NL races (1)
9) :PIT: - Buccos bring in more offensive support with Raburn and Headley. (3)
10) :STL: (-2)
11) :CLE: - Mistake by the lake has the best D in the majors (2)
12) :LAD: - Manny drags this franchise down with his roids, heavy salary, and horrible D. (-1)
13) :TOR: (-3)
14) :SEA: - Trade with Fathers validates lineup a bit more (2)
15) :TB: - Overlooked offense in preseason power rankings (9)
16) :TEX: (-2)
17) :MIN: - Mauer's deals: Real-life $184m over 8 years, Fantasy $40m over 4 years (1)
18) :NYM: - Pitching staff coming together with Johan at his true form. (-1)
19) :SF: (-4)
20) :ATL: - Solid D plus Heyward makes this team interesting to watch (-1)
21) :CHC: - First it was a $12m bonus for Alex Avila, and now Chipper and Buerhle come to town… wow. (4)
22) :ARZ: - Rotation overlooked with Halladay, Jimenez, Zambrano (and Webb)
23) :CHW: - Rick, post a depth chart and you'll climb the rankings at least a little bit! (-2)
24) :FL: - Defense is suspect at best (-4)
25) :WAS: - Nats should shoot up rankings with Jake's leadership in the front office. (1)
26) :DET: (-3)
27) :BAL: - All I hear is crickets from the new GM.
28) :KC: - Butler and Meche are gone and the farm approaches Dodger value. (1)
29) :HOU: - Fat Elvis on the DL (-1)
30) :SD: - A couple trades have improved the team slightly… could overtake Stros soon.
Looking back at the original rankings, I severely over-ranked Howe's Rockies, my Pirates, and the Mariners. Likewise, I didn't give the Tigers the light of day and overlooked what Paul's Cardinals and M.J.'s Dodgers had.
Now, I did have a bit of a fire sale early on, coupled with injuries and some inconsistent play... my team probably should have been in the low teens. Howe's team was, and still is, loaded with talent but has a lot of holes (just like mine has had).
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Arizona up from 26 last week to 22, :taco:
and will be better next week :win:
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 14 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (12-1) [98.70%/A/A] -
2) :NYY: - (10-3) [98.30%/A/A] - Statement win over Cardinals
3) :STL: - (10-3) [92.06%/A/B] -
4) :OAK: - (10-3) [91.87%/A-/A] - Two game lead remains as Angels bow to Brewers (1)
5) :LAD: - (9-4) [91.57%/A-/A-] - A lot of points wasted against Baltimore (1)
6) :CIN: - (9-4) [91.40%/A/B+] - Downgrade from Hudson to Slowey but better contract situations… Rays support helps out as well but team is behind. (1)
7) :PHI: - (8-5) [90.00%/A-/A-] - Utley's injury hurts big time but team has a lot of depth. (-3)
8) :BOS: - (10-3) [88.66%/A/B] - Red Sox continue to stay tied atop the AL East. (3)
9) :TOR: - (9-4) [87.80%/A/B-] - (-1)
10) :DET: - (8-5) [86.77%/B-/A] - (2)
11) :LAA: - (8-5) [86.00%/B/B] - V-Mart and Polanco go down in one week. (-2)
12) :ATL: - (7-6) [85.83%/B+/B] - Cancel that great Weaver deal (-2)
13) :CLE: - (7-6) [85.83%/B+/B] - Needs to be able to beat White Sox to take this division
14) :TEX: - (6-7) [83.89%/A/C] - Ugly loss puts this team out of reach
15) :CHC: - (6-7) [76.80%/B-/C] -
16) :NYM: - (6-7) [75.64%/C/B] -
17) :CHW: - (7-6) [74.00%/C/C] -
18) :ARZ: - (6-7) [72.01%/F/B+] - Snake pit gains some offense with Bruce and adds another arm in that awesome rotation (4)
19) :SF: - (5-8) [70.96%/C/D] - Big time deals concentrate on core talent
20) :TB: - (4-9) [69.73%/D/C] - Excellent money ball move of shipping Kazmir, Burrell, and Napoli to the Reds. (-3)
21) :HOU: - (6-7) [69.71%/F/B] - (-1)
22) :COL: - (6-7) [69.29%/B-/F] - Ugly win keeps the Rockies within three (-1)
23) :SEA: - (4-9) [67.34%/D/C] -
24) :FL: - (4-9) [65.64%/D/C] - (3)
25) :WAS: - (4-9) [65.60%/D/D] - Nice upset over the A's (1)
26) :MIN: - (4-9) [64.60%/D/D] - It'll be interesting to see if Giant Panda bounces back (-2)
27) :PIT: - (3-10) [64.13%/D/D] - Injuries have plagued my team's midseason performance (-2)
28) :KC: - (2-11) [61.87%/D/D] -
29) :SD: - (3-10) [56.00%/F/F] -
30) :BAL: - (2-11) [51.00%/F/F] -
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Arizona up from 22 last week to 18,
and will be better next week :toth:
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Still not in last :thumbsup:
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Beat both teams I'm contending with and still no respect
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Beat both teams I'm contending with and still no respect
Your White Sox are lumped in the middle with a bunch of teams around 0.500 just like yours... it seems like a valid ranking.
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Smack dab in the middle of the power rankings and standings is my par goal for the season.
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 15 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (13-1) [99.13%/A/A] - Moyer brings this team even closer to a title if he stays healthy.
2) :NYY: - (10-4) [96.73%/A/A] - Yanks can't pull ahead of BoSox and Jays
3) :STL: - (11-3) [92.06%/A/B] - Optimal trade for Rollins
4) :OAK: - (10-4) [91.87%/A-/A] - AL West lead down to 1
5) :LAD: - (10-4) [91.57%/A-/A-] -
6) :PHI: - (8-6) [91.43%/A-/A-] - Despite loss to Brewers, Phillies hitting stride (1)
7) :CIN: - (9-5) [88.66%/A/B] - Vazquez (free) sold to another NL wildcard competitor for a 3rd rounder? (-1)
8) :TOR: - (10-4) [87.80%/A/B-] - (1)
9) :DET: - (9-5) [87.47%/B/A-] - Tigers continue to win but White Sox and Indians lurk (1)
10) :ATL: - (7-7) [86.00%/B/B] - Aubrey's team has it all in place for a nice run if he can catch the Phillies. (2)
11) :CLE: - (8-6) [85.96%/B+/B-] - Quentin is coming around just in time… huge upset over Yanks. (2)
12) :BOS: - (10-4) [85.83%/B+/B] - Can Red Sox survive injuries? (-4)
13) :LAA: - (9-5) [85.30%/B/B+] - McCann fits in nicely but team has a lot of injuries (-2)
14) :TEX: - (7-7) [83.06%/A-/C] -
15) :CHW: - (8-6) [78.27%/B-/C] - Perhaps Rick's White Sox will get more love when the depth chart is updated? (2)
16) :CHC: - (7-7) [75.19%/B/D] - Freese sits on the DL waiting to contribute (-1)
17) :NYM: - (7-7) [74.77%/C/B-] - (-1)
18) :ARZ: - (6-8) [72.01%/F/B+] - D'Backs streak comes to an end, now sit 4 back in NL West
19) :SF: - (6-8) [70.96%/C/D] -
20) :COL: - (6-8) [70.86%/B/F] - Rockies' offensive stars are producing as expected and now they add Weaver. (2)
21) :HOU: - (6-8) [70.41%/D/B] - Astros are consistent at putting up a 1000 points/week.
22) :PIT: - (4-10) [69.30%/D/C] - I've enjoyed the week acquiring key players I wanted (5)
23) :TB: - (5-9) [69.17%/D/C] - (-3)
24) :SEA: - (4-10) [66.34%/D/C] - (-1)
25) :MIN: - (4-10) [65.17%/D/D] - (1)
26) :WAS: - (4-10) [64.30%/D/D] - Good prospecting by throwing Moyer to this year's WS champs (-1)
27) :FL: - (4-10) [63.04%/D/D] - Loss of Weaver puts this team in the gutter but the future gains could be very, very good. (-3)
28) :KC: - (3-11) [62.73%/D/D] -
29) :SD: - (3-11) [56.87%/F/F] -
30) :BAL: - (2-12) [50.73%/F/F] - Rzep has suited up for the O's.
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Week 15 Power Rankings
10) :ATL: - (7-7) [86.00%/B/B] - Aubrey's team has it all in place for a nice run if he can catch the Phillies. (2)
I am planning on making a couple more moves before the deadline, but it looks like all of my players are getting in stride most notably Dunn, Prado, Headley, and Vazquez. Once Heyward and Reyes get 100%, things could get interesting. The best thing is that this whole team will be back next yr.
~MTK
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Matchup of the week has to be the Reds and White Sox tilt. I am saying this even with the Dodgers and Cardinals playing each other. Those teams have nice leads in their races whereas the Reds and White Sox are on the outside and just trying to stay in the race. Any loss to these teams is devastating at this point in the season.
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12) :BOS: - (10-4) [85.83%/B+/B] - Can Red Sox survive injuries? (-4)
I'm just going to ignore the disrespect and keep on winning... :rofl: jokes...
It is a little low for a 10-4 team though and Ellsbury is almost back.
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 16 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (14-1) [99.13%/A/A] -
2) :NYY: - (11-4) [95.00%/A/A] - Burnett's an idiot
3) :PHI: - (9-6) [92.30%/A-/A] - Kazmir adds depth and more points (although mediocre) (3)
4) :STL: - (11-4) [92.06%/A/B] - Reds are still only two back in wildcard (-1)
5) :OAK: - (11-4) [91.87%/A-/A] - (-1)
6) :LAD: - (11-4) [91.57%/A-/A-] - (-1)
7) :TOR: - (11-4) [88.23%/A/B-] - Still the AL East leaders at this moment (1)
8) :DET: - (10-5) [88.17%/B/A-] - (1)
9) :ATL: - (8-7) [86.87%/B/B+] - Upgrade with Garza in the rotation (1)
10) :LAA: - (10-5) [86.43%/B/B+] - (3)
11) :CLE: - (9-6) [85.53%/B+/B-] -
12) :CIN: - (9-6) [85.40%/B+/B-] - Are the Reds starting to sell after being 2 back in the NL WC and 4 back in the division? (-5)
13) :BOS: - (10-5) [85.27%/B+/B] - Team lost crucial week and is now tied at 1-back in wildcard (-1)
14) :CHW: - (9-6) [80.96%/B/C+] - Biggest win over the year by beating Reds. Team has pitching holes and no CI support. (1)
15) :TEX: - (7-8) [80.93%/B+/C] - (-1)
16) :NYM: - (7-8) [74.77%/C/B-] - (1)
17) :CHC: - (7-8) [74.33%/B/D] - (-1)
18) :SF: - (6-9) [72.87%/C/C] - It's quite a star studded show the new Giants GM is putting together (post a depth chart while you are at it) (1)
19) :ARZ: - (6-9) [71.24%/D/B-] - Trade of Halladay was expected with team behind (-1)
20) :COL: - (6-9) [70.86%/B/F] -
21) :HOU: - (6-9) [70.41%/D/B] -
22) :PIT: - (5-10) [69.30%/D/C] - Not a convincing win over Cubs in short week
23) :TB: - (6-9) [69.17%/D/C] -
24) :WAS: - (5-10) [69.04%/D/C] - (2)
25) :SEA: - (4-11) [65.77%/D/C] - (-1)
26) :MIN: - (4-11) [63.47%/D/D] - Jones is a lot less expensive than Cantu (-1)
27) :KC: - (3-12) [62.73%/D/D] - (1)
28) :FL: - (5-10) [61.73%/D/D] - (-1)
29) :SD: - (3-12) [56.87%/F/F] -
30) :BAL: - (2-13) [50.73%/F/F] -
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Kazmir just went on the DL with "shoulder fatigue"
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Kazmir just went on the DL with "shoulder fatigue"
Yep, I'll adjust the rankings for next week on that one.
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And thanks to my most hated Yankee going on the DL, I have another starter... Sergio Mitre welcome to the rotation for the next 5 weeks :taco:
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You continue to move my team around... understandable considering my moves and injuries. However, the Angels are 10-5 now and are only one back from the Yankees in the wildcard and A's in the West!
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Mike's bold playoff predictions...
:MIL: vs. :ATL:
:LAD: vs. :CIN:
Both the Reds and Cards have slipped as of late and the race is the same. Now, the Reds have Werth in the mix and the Card's Morneau has a concussion. The Reds have all of the ability to take the wildcard.
The Braves are only one back from the Phillies, who are old in many places, hurt in others, or lack the experience and talent in others. Trading Werth is a gamble on the rest of the season that may hurt them.
:TOR: vs. :DET:
:OAK: vs. :NYY:
The Yankees are currently in the wildcard lead and will stay there as this team is very, very old. I am waiting for one of those three eastern squads to make a move, but I suspect the incoming Yankees GM will do something.
The Tigers look better and better each week. The Angels have gained some ground on the A's, but I can't see that team catching Oakland.
:MIL: vs. :CIN:
I would not be surprised that the NLCS comes down to the Central division. It's the Brewers to lose though.
:TOR: vs. :NYY:
Likewise, the AL East is loaded and the home-field advantage in these series could go both ways.
:MIL: vs. :TOR:
I like the younger guys that the Blue Jays have. This team is very under-rated and I bet their players do better than most other team's older vets in September.
I still think the Brewers are the best though...
WS CHAMP 2010 ??? :MIL: ???
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I agree with Mike, Daniel has put together one hell of a team north of the border. If I had to vote for GM of the year I would be very hard pressed to choose between the Paul :STL: and Daniel :TOR:.
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I agree with Mike, Daniel has put together one hell of a team north of the border. If I had to vote for GM of the year I would be very hard pressed to choose between the Paul :STL: and Daniel :TOR:.
I would say Daniel, no offense Paul. Daniel has done it without the household names the Cards have.
~MTK
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I would say Daniel, no offense Paul. Daniel has done it without the household names the Cards have.
~MTK
My vote will be for either Rob :OAK: or Daniel :TOR:. FYI to all of you rookies, Ben :MIL: was voted as GM of the Year in 2009.
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Interesting matchups this week...
My predictions
:MIL: over :ATL:
:PHI: over :BAL:
<-- this gives two game lead for Phillies
:CIN: over :NYY:
:BOS: over :NYM:
:TOR: over :TB:
<-- puts Blue Jays into driver's seat for AL East and tied Yankees and Red Sox
:TEX: over :STL:
:OAK: over :DET:
:LAD: over :CLE:
:SF: over :CHW:
<-- keeps AL Central standings the same, Reds need this type of outcome to put them within one of the NL Wildcard
:PIT: over :KC:
:HOU: over :COL:
:ARZ: over :WAS:
:LAA: over :FL:
:SD: over :SEA:
:CHC: over :MIN:
The Rays-Blue Jays, Yankees-Reds, and A's-Tigers series are the big ones here.
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As expected, all of the trades will have a big impact. The Braves-Cardinals trade should have a big effect on this year with the Cards pushing harder and the Braves conceding a bit.
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My vote will be for either Rob :OAK: or Daniel :TOR:. FYI to all of you rookies, Ben :MIL: was voted as GM of the Year in 2009.
If you asked me a few weeks ago I'd vote :STL: without even needing to look at what Rob or Daniel had done - STL was in full on rebuilding mode during the offseason, and all of the sudden they've got the 2nd most points / 2nd best record in the league - they certainly got my attention. They've slipped a little lately, but are still 2nd in points with a great roster.
Of course this is only if I can't vote for myself, given my Brewers are 8 games under 0.500 in MLB ;D
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Thanks Ben and Dan. I've just been trying to hang on through the injuries for the last few weeks until the regular lineup can get back in. I still plan on seeing Ben for a rematch in the league championship game.
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Interesting matchups this week...
My predictions
:MIL: over :ATL:
:PHI: over :BAL:
<-- this gives two game lead for Phillies
:CIN: over :NYY:
:BOS: over :NYM:
:TOR: over :TB:
<-- puts Blue Jays into driver's seat for AL East and tied Yankees and Red Sox
:TEX: over :STL:
:OAK: over :DET:
:LAD: over :CLE:
:SF: over :CHW:
<-- keeps AL Central standings the same, Reds need this type of outcome to put them within one of the NL Wildcard
:PIT: over :KC:
:HOU: over :COL:
:ARZ: over :WAS:
:LAA: over :FL:
:SD: over :SEA:
:CHC: over :MIN:
The Rays-Blue Jays, Yankees-Reds, and A's-Tigers series are the big ones here.
All of those matchups are holding true except for the following
:SEA: leads :SD:
:TB: leads :TOR:
:FL: leads :LAA:
:CLE: leads :LAD:
Those three matchups you pointed out are critical. However, the Indians-Dodgers has a huge effect on the AL Central race. If all goes well for them, they'll be tied with the Tigers at 10-6 next week.
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If you asked me a few weeks ago I'd vote :STL: without even needing to look at what Rob or Daniel had done - STL was in full on rebuilding mode during the offseason, and all of the sudden they've got the 2nd most points / 2nd best record in the league - they certainly got my attention. They've slipped a little lately, but are still 2nd in points with a great roster.
Of course this is only if I can't vote for myself, given my Brewers are 8 games under 0.500 in MLB ;D
I have to say that Paul and Daniel have great teams and I am glad to be mentioned in that company. It all depends on how we finish.
The only primary difference is that the A's have done it with a salary cap of $70 mil, 30 mil under those other guys.
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That Indians game will be a close one all week.
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My apologizes for the pathetic performance of the South Siders bats this week. With all due respect to the Giants, the ChiSox would have had a hard time vs. Little Sisters of the Poor. Unbelievable!
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All of those matchups are holding true except for the following
:SEA: leads :SD:
:TB: leads :TOR:
:FL: leads :LAA:
:CLE: leads :LAD:
Those three matchups you pointed out are critical. However, the Indians-Dodgers has a huge effect on the AL Central race. If all goes well for them, they'll be tied with the Tigers at 10-6 next week.
:SEA: leads :SD: ...comeback? I had a pretty decent week for the Padres going into sunday night. Venable back was a big help and Gerrardo Parra is playing nicely.
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My Reds crapped the bed, let the sell off begin
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 17 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (15-1) [97.83%/A/A] - Brewers are looking forward to clinching the NL in a few weeks.
2) :STL: - (11-5) [91.06%/A/B-] - Morneau's concussion? No problem. Paul trades him! (2)
3) :OAK: - (12-4) [90.17%/B+/A] - A's facing injuries (2)
4) :LAD: - (12-4) [89.13%/A-/B+] - Quiet Dodgers maintain poise. (2)
5) :TOR: - (12-4) [88.66%/A/B] - Still hold the tiebreaker over Yankees (2)
6) :NYY: - (12-4) [88.53%/A-/B] - Many changes, good (Danks, Mauer) and bad (Helton) from new GM (-4)
7) :PHI: - (10-6) [88.17%/B/A-] - Kazmir on DL, Werth in Cincy but Phils should be fine with two week lead (-4)
8) :DET: - (10-6) [88.04%/B/A-] - One of the hottest teams in the majors
9) :CIN: - (9-7) [86.23%/A-/B-] - Despite all their activity, Reds falter in race for playoffs, sale begins to focus on 2011 run (3)
10) :ATL: - (8-8) [85.17%/B/B+] - Atlanta is pushing full steam for 2011. (-1)
11) :BOS: - (11-5) [84.70%/B/B] - Red Sox need to act now before the trade deadline passes (2)
12) :LAA: - (10-6) [84.43%/B/B] - (-2)
13) :CLE: - (9-7) [83.27%/B/B-] - Indians have been rather quiet but are keeping with Tigers (-2)
14) :TEX: - (8-8) [80.36%/B/C] - (1)
15) :CHW: - (9-7) [80.23%/B/C] - Floyd, a nice centerpiece is replaced by a cheap knuckleballer and a catcher (-1)
16) :SF: - (7-9) [77.54%/D/A-] - Lincecum returns to the bay for one of the best rotations in baseball (2)
17) :NYM: - (7-9) [74.77%/C/B-] - (-1)
18) :CHC: - (7-9) [74.63%/B-/D] - Davis is just another injured starter, but O's relievers help out (-1)
19) :PIT: - (6-10) [73.83%/C/C] - C'mon, I have Butler and Zimmerman at the corners (3)
20) :TB: - (6-10) [73.73%/C/C] - Another re-evaluation of the Rays (3)
21) :COL: - (6-10) [71.99%/B/F] - (-1)
22) :ARZ: - (7-9) [71.94%/D/B-] - D'Backs move down because of my new view on my Pirates, the Rockies, and Rays (-3)
23) :WAS: - (5-11) [71.90%/D/C+] - (1)
24) :HOU: - (7-9) [69.94%/D/C+] - Oswalt's injury kills this staff (-3)
25) :SEA: - (4-12) [65.77%/D/C] -
26) :MIN: - (5-11) [64.34%/D/C] -
27) :KC: - (3-13) [63.60%/D/D] - Points were put up early in the season, but the opposition was too much for the Royals. In 2011 Freddy trusts.
28) :FL: - (6-10) [61.73%/D/D] -
29) :SD: - (4-12) [57.43%/F/F] -
30) :BAL: - (2-14) [53.87%/F/F] - Chipper's liability is off the books
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No love shown in the Bronx.
The evil empire was expected lose to the playoff cotending Reds. However not only did the yanks win, they also scored the most points in the league for that weekly matchup and moved to 12-4 on the year. For scoring the points and getting the upset win, the yanks moved down 4 spots.
Good thing George wasnt able to see this, he might get a little hot under the collar.
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I bumped your Yankees because of the moves. My rankings are based solely on the talent that the team has for the year. While you made some good moves, financially, the overall talent dropped.
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oh its cool, its understandable. i had to get a little younger and take a few hits, had alot of expensive veterans.
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I think the Marlins have become a more cost effective team. We started the season 0 and 5, since then we are 6 and 5. We won 3 of our last 4.
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Can't wait for the post trade deadline rankings
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 18 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (16-1) [97.40%/A/A] - Brewers solve injury problems by bringing in Werth and Hill
2) :NYY: - (13-4) [92.36%/A/B] - Dunn was the perfect Yankee acquisition. (4)
3) :TOR: - (13-4) [91.27%/A/B+] - Blue Jays kept quiet while rival Yankees got busy but team has everything in place (2)
4) :OAK: - (13-4) [90.20%/B/A] - Injury bug is really starting to catch the A's (-1)
5) :CIN: - (10-7) [89.83%/A-/B+] - Reds like having expensive outfielders.. Achieved more balance after trade frenzy (4)
6) :LAD: - (13-4) [88.83%/A-/B] - Dodgers stayed quiet at the deadline (-2)
7) :LAA: - (11-6) [88.23%/A/B-] - Vlad acquisition was perfect move for falling Angels, Greinke wasn't, but Rios and Vlad make this a top offense again (5)
8) :PHI: - (11-6) [87.43%/B+/B+] - Victorino to the DL (-1)
9) :DET: - (11-6) [87.27%/B+/B] - Tigers were busy at the deadline brought in a bunch and lost a lot at the same time… time will tell (-1)
10) :STL: - (11-6) [87.23%/A-/B-] - Cards are downgraded because of offensive injuries and trades (bye bye Dunn). (-8)
11) :BOS: - (11-6) [84.13%/B/B] - Red Sox were quiet and it could hurt their chances down the stretch, now 2 out in East/WC races
12) :ATL: - (8-9) [83.87%/B/B] - Braves are three back and looking ahead to 2011, excellent team though. (-2)
13) :CLE: - (10-7) [83.83%/B/B-] - Same thing with Indians as Red Sox but a bit closer in their divisional race
14) :CHW: - (9-8) [81.36%/B+/C] - White Sox falling out of playoff race being two weeks back (1)
15) :TEX: - (8-9) [78.10%/B-/C] - Rangers future always looks bright (-1)
16) :SF: - (7-10) [77.54%/D/A-] -
17) :PIT: - (6-11) [75.13%/C/C] - Pitching finds more balance with another starter, let's see how my future Pirates do down the stretch! (2)
18) :TB: - (7-10) [74.87%/C/C] - Rays appear to have made their deadline deals weeks ago. (2)
19) :NYM: - (7-10) [74.34%/C/B-] - (-2)
20) :COL: - (7-10) [73.12%/B+/F] - Mauer is an improvement over Markakis (1)
21) :CHC: - (7-10) [72.63%/B-/D] - Cubs have no pitching (-3)
22) :ARZ: - (8-9) [71.94%/D/B-] -
23) :WAS: - (5-12) [71.07%/D/C+] - Nats made a lot of moves, Greinke + Strasburg appears to be a scary duo
24) :HOU: - (8-9) [69.07%/D/C+] -
25) :MIN: - (5-12) [64.34%/D/C] - (1)
26) :SEA: - (4-13) [63.51%/F/C] - (-1)
27) :FL: - (6-11) [61.17%/F/D] - Scott is exchanged for more personnel (1)
28) :KC: - (4-13) [59.07%/F/D] - Baker a nice acquisition but DeJesus was cheap, Brantley a sound pickup (-1)
29) :SD: - (4-13) [58.57%/F/F] - Rollins was a strange acquisition
30) :BAL: - (2-15) [55.30%/F/F] - Call ups are starting to happen for Orioles
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:beer: :rofl:
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Looks like my team is giving the Brew Crew a run for their money this week. Oh wait nevemind, my team did not show up. I guess they thought the week begins on Thursday. As the Brew Crew might say, the A's are just another victim.
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Looks like my team is giving the Brew Crew a run for their money this week. Oh wait nevemind, my team did not show up. I guess they thought the week begins on Thursday. As the Brew Crew might say, the A's are just another victim.
:toth:
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Carlos Ruiz is single-handedly beating me this week. ???
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Royals beat the Diamondbacks this week by .48 points....closest victory of the year?
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 19 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (17-1) [97.40%/A/A] - Brewers clinched the NL Central with five weeks to go
2) :NYY: - (14-4) [92.36%/A/B] -
3) :TOR: - (14-4) [90.40%/A/B+] -
4) :OAK: - (13-5) [90.20%/B/A] - A's were blown out by Brewers
5) :CIN: - (10-8) [89.83%/A-/B+] - Painful loss to Dodgers but Cards lose as well keeping the Reds in the race
6) :LAD: - (14-4) [88.83%/A-/B] - Dodgers clinched the NL West!
7) :PHI: - (12-6) [88.30%/B+/A-] - Phillies running away with NL East now (1)
8) :LAA: - (12-6) [88.23%/A/B-] - Angels are within one once again (-1)
9) :DET: - (11-7) [87.27%/B+/B] - Tigers cut cap casualties to clear room for whom exactly?
10) :STL: - (11-7) [87.23%/A-/B-] -
11) :BOS: - (11-7) [84.13%/B/B] - Red Sox are falling fast
12) :CLE: - (10-8) [83.83%/B/B-] - (1)
13) :CHW: - (10-8) [81.36%/B+/C] - (1)
14) :ATL: - (8-10) [81.27%/B/C+] - Losses made me check the Braves roster and re-evaluate their pitching staff (injuries galore) (-2)
15) :SF: - (7-11) [78.84%/D/A] - Strong rotation, weak bullpen (1)
16) :TEX: - (9-9) [78.10%/B-/C] - (-1)
17) :PIT: - (7-11) [76.43%/C/C+] -
18) :TB: - (7-11) [74.87%/C/C] -
19) :ARZ: - (8-10) [74.64%/D/B-] - Laugh all you want Omar, but there isn't much offense there. You do have some power with Bautista and Reynolds and the sleeping dragons Matsui and Bruce (3)
20) :NYM: - (7-11) [73.77%/D/B-] - (-1)
21) :COL: - (8-10) [73.12%/B+/F] - (-1)
22) :CHC: - (8-10) [72.63%/B-/D] - (-1)
23) :HOU: - (9-9) [70.77%/D/C+] - (1)
24) :WAS: - (5-13) [70.51%/D/C+] - (-1)
25) :MIN: - (6-12) [64.34%/D/C] - Every dog has its day
26) :SEA: - (4-14) [63.07%/F/C] -
27) :FL: - (6-12) [60.04%/F/D] -
28) :KC: - (5-13) [59.07%/F/D] - Smallest margin of victory ever
29) :SD: - (4-14) [57.43%/F/F] -
30) :BAL: - (3-15) [54.73%/F/F] - O's beat the Braves?
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Gotta give credit to the Stros. 9-9 - maybe GM of the year.
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Clev just cant get a break.
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since i was the 3000th view on this topic ill go ahead and say something. the royals win was awesome .5 thats pretty cool
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Races to watch...
AL West: :OAK: 13-5, :LAA: 12-6 - loser could compete in wildcard if Jays or Yanks falter
AL Central: :DET: 11-7, :CHW: 10-8, :CLE: 10-8
NL Wildcard: :STL: 11-7, :CIN: 10-8
Braves and Red Sox have all but fallen out of the playoff race. The AL Central remains a trio of teams vying for one spot. Deserving teams out of both the AL West and NL Central may not make the playoffs. The Astros have a slim shot but have put themselves to be two back in the NL Wildcard.
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Only two divisions are for sure locked up. I like the parity in the league. It will only be better next year as i think the braves will be able to challenge the phils
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Applications for joining the Braves Bandwagon are available as of right now! :taco:
~MTK
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Indians have 500 more points then the whole division.... but just cant get a break!!!
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Indians have 500 more points then the whole division.... but just cant get a break!!!
Sorry, I was looking for a whining Emoticon!
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"Laugh all you want Omar, but there isn't much offense there. You do have some power with Bautista and Reynolds and the sleeping dragons Matsui and Bruce (3)"
Yes Colby you are right, I just having fun with what I have in this team, I just hope I get to win some more weeks
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Sorry, I was looking for a whining Emoticon!
funny
~MTK
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I think Planet Houston (watch Superman 2) just put themselves in the wild card picture with their win over St. Louis this week. AL Central got a little more interesting with the Indians pulling a game behind of Magnum PI's favorite team. The Pale Hose are still holding on. I think we can welcome both the Jays and Yanks to the playoffs with the Sawx falling out of it. Injuries, just like in real life, took down the BoSox. Tough to compete when three of your best players are hurt, and Josh Beckett just plain sucks.
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 20 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (18-1) [97.40%/A/A] - Brewers can clinch the NL after this week
2) :NYY: - (15-4) [92.36%/A/B] -
3) :PHI: - (12-7) [92.00%/A-/A-] - Phillies get many players back off the DL and can clinch the NL East this week (4)
4) :TOR: - (15-4) [90.40%/A/B+] - Blue Jays' possible division title is four weeks away (-1)
5) :OAK: - (14-5) [90.20%/B/A] - A's are banged up but they simply need to go 0.500 to make the playoffs (-1)
6) :CIN: - (11-8) [89.83%/A-/B+] - Reds are now right with the Cardinals for the NL Wildcard (-1)
7) :LAD: - (15-4) [88.83%/A-/B] - (-1)
8) :LAA: - (12-7) [88.23%/A/B-] - Lowe was a decent acquisition but Angels find themselves two weeks back once again
9) :DET: - (12-7) [87.27%/B+/B] -
10) :STL: - (11-8) [87.23%/A-/B-] - It's been a horrible summer for the Cardinals who are 2-7 in the past 9 weeks
11) :CLE: - (11-8) [83.83%/B/B-] - Huge win over the phlounder Phillies puts Abreu-less Indians within reach (1)
12) :BOS: - (12-7) [82.43%/B-/B] - Red Sox win but they need to win out and have the Jays or Yanks lose out (-1)
13) :CHW: - (10-9) [81.36%/B+/C] -
14) :ATL: - (9-10) [81.27%/B/C+] - Braves remain long shot in wildcard and NL East races
15) :SF: - (8-11) [78.84%/D/A] -
16) :TEX: - (9-10) [78.10%/B-/C] -
17) :PIT: - (7-12) [75.13%/C/C] - Medlen could sneak into the Buccos rotation in 2011
18) :TB: - (8-11) [74.87%/C/C] -
19) :ARZ: - (8-11) [74.64%/D/B-] -
20) :HOU: - (10-9) [74.34%/C/B-] - The Astros are one back from the NL Wildcard with their huge win over the Cards…. Time to re-evaluate this squad. (3)
21) :CHC: - (8-11) [72.06%/C+/D] - (1)
22) :COL: - (8-11) [71.99%/B/F] - Rockies will need plenty of pitching this offseason (-1)
23) :NYM: - (7-12) [71.77%/D/C+] - (-3)
24) :WAS: - (5-14) [70.51%/D/C+] -
25) :MIN: - (7-12) [64.34%/D/C] - Twins win a couple weeks and put themselves back for a better draft pick
26) :SEA: - (5-14) [62.51%/F/C] -
27) :FL: - (6-13) [60.04%/F/D] -
28) :KC: - (5-14) [59.07%/F/D] -
29) :SD: - (4-15) [57.43%/F/F] - Padres are gunning for 2nd worst in majors
30) :BAL: - (3-16) [54.73%/F/F] - Orioles look solid to take #1 pick in 2011 draft
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I am predicting a Yanks lose this week.
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My offense finally showed some signs of life this weekend but the pitching is thin after injuries to Medlen and Motte. Sorry Colby, you may have Medlen in the rotation for 2012 but next year is pretty much out of the equation.
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My offense finally showed some signs of life this weekend but the pitching is thin after injuries to Medlen and Motte. Sorry Colby, you may have Medlen in the rotation for 2012 but next year is pretty much out of the equation.
This is true - TJ surgery is in his near future
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This is true - TJ surgery is in his near future
I should do more scouting before I throw money at players! I'll try and trade his prospect-ness to someone in the off-season.
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He already had his tj surgery. it was either saturday or sunday i cant remember which.
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I stand corrected - he had his TJ surgery... It was too high, it was too hard, who gives a Crap it's gone...I think we are arguing the same point
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lol sorry dan, i wasnt tryin to argue, just agreeing with you that he is definaly done for with the tj. thats all :toast:
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Colby's Pirates are still in the playoff chase but will probably be eliminated this week with either a Pirates loss, Reds win, or Cardinals win. NL Central is pretty tight from 2nd through 6th...
:CIN: 11-8
:STL: 11-8
:HOU: 10-9
:CHC: 8-11
:PIT: 7-12
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We are looking at a 3-team tie in the AL Central next week if matchups ended today. Reds are looking at a one-game advantage in the NL Wildcard. All NL division titles will be locked up. With tiebreaker advantages, the Blue Jays and Yankees will still be tied in the AL East but both will have clinched playoffs; A's will clinch the AL West; Red Sox and Angels will be eliminated from contention.
It is very likely that there will be three races left with two of significance - NL Wildcard and AL Central. If this week ends today, the NL Wildcard is tight with the Reds in the driver's seat.
:CIN: 12-8
:STL: 11-9
:ATL: 10-10
:HOU: 10-10
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 21 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (19-1) [97.40%/A/A] -
2) :TOR: - (16-4) [91.83%/A/B+] - Jays have better bullpen than Yankees (2)
3) :NYY: - (16-4) [91.80%/A/B] - (-1)
4) :PHI: - (13-7) [91.13%/A-/A-] - Phillies have clinched NL East (have tiebreaker) (-1)
5) :OAK: - (15-5) [90.20%/B/A] - Coco Crisp has been a hero for Rob's A's
6) :CIN: - (11-9) [89.83%/A-/B+] - Reds lose their lead and are in three-way tie for NL Wildcard
7) :LAD: - (15-5) [88.83%/A-/B] - Dodger's likely opponent in playoffs is NL Wildcard leader
8) :LAA: - (13-7) [88.23%/A/B-] - Angels are two back with three weeks to go… not looking good at all
9) :DET: - (13-7) [87.27%/B+/B] - Tigers pulled off the biggest win of the year and look to be the playoff team in the AL Central
10) :CLE: - (11-9) [83.83%/B/B-] - Indians down and out.. (1)
11) :STL: - (11-9) [82.87%/B-/B] - Offensive firepower isn't there anymore and pitching is cooling off (-1)
12) :BOS: - (13-7) [82.43%/B-/B] -
13) :CHW: - (11-9) [79.66%/B/C] - White Sox need to win out and have the Tigers lose two of three
14) :ATL: - (10-10) [79.53%/B/C] - MTK's pitching staff has really fallen apart
15) :SF: - (9-11) [78.84%/D/A] -
16) :TEX: - (9-11) [78.10%/B-/C] -
17) :ARZ: - (9-11) [77.47%/C/B-] - Omar's D'backs have decent starters but absolutely no bullpen (2)
18) :PIT: - (7-13) [77.43%/C+/C+] - Some of the best bats in the majors in August (-1)
19) :TB: - (8-12) [74.87%/C/C] - (-1)
20) :HOU: - (11-9) [74.34%/C/B-] - Astros find ways to win and are tied for the wildcard now!
21) :COL: - (9-11) [72.82%/B+/F] - No pitching but bats remain hot to keep team mathematically in contention (1)
22) :CHC: - (8-12) [72.06%/C+/D] - (-1)
23) :WAS: - (6-14) [70.51%/D/C+] - (1)
24) :NYM: - (7-13) [68.73%/D/C] - Mets pitching isn't as good as advertised (only two viable starters and now best reliever K-Rod is on the shelf) (-1)
25) :MIN: - (7-13) [64.34%/D/C] -
26) :SEA: - (5-15) [62.51%/F/C] -
27) :BAL: - (3-17) [60.60%/F/D] - Orioles pitching has really come around past month (3)
28) :FL: - (6-14) [60.04%/F/D] - (-1)
29) :SD: - (4-16) [58.17%/F/D] - Padres have a few good pitchers and that's about it
30) :KC: - (5-15) [57.34%/F/D] - Freddy's team is hurt, half of the major leaguers are on the DL (-2)
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Stros not gettin to much love still. With playing seattle this week, look for the wins to continue.
The Reds and Cards have tough matchups
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The people I would like to thank for my loss to the Angels...
1. Adam Lind - Cito Gaston out Larussaing LaRussa and benching him against Dice-K, but playing him against a weeks worth of lefties - way to go genius. You are not retiring soon enough.
2. Mike Napoli (0-4, 2 Ks on Sunday) and Tori Hunter - when you can't hit Scott Baker, you pretty much suck
3. Gordon Beckham - 0-4 3 Ks on Sunday
4. Kevin Slowey - really? WTF was that?
5. Jon Lester - not on my team but gave up a hit to everyone in Toronto's organization - plus several bombs to Overbay, except Adam Lind, who Cito was cuddling with on the bench.
6. Neil Walker - what did he do, absolutely zero.
7. Brandon Inge - only hits when he isn't in the line up
8. Andy Petite - the human mangina - suck it up and get back out there. Cry me a river Lurch.
I have now vented, and it was rather cathartic... it was fun watching the lead slip away
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Stros not gettin to much love still. With playing seattle this week, look for the wins to continue.
The Reds and Cards have tough matchups
Wouldn't that be something if the Astros pulled into the lead with two weeks to go?
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Can it be the offseason yet?
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Stros like the underdog role, winning streak hopefully will continue..
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This team might be last in the rankings now, but just wait till moustakas, hosmer, montgomery, britton, santana, and drabek come in to the league over the next two years.
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 22 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (19-2) [97.40%/A/A] - Brewers finally manage to lose in a game that doesn't matter
2) :TOR: - (17-4) [91.83%/A/B+] - Two weeks to go and still neck and neck with Yankees, clinched playoff spot
3) :NYY: - (17-4) [91.80%/A/B] -
4) :PHI: - (14-7) [91.13%/A-/A-] - Phillies stomp the Reds' playoff hopes
5) :OAK: - (16-5) [90.20%/B/A] - A's clinch the AL West
6) :LAD: - (16-5) [89.40%/A-/B] - (1)
7) :CIN: - (11-10) [89.27%/A-/B+] - A lot of talent going to waste with a tough 2nd half schedule (-1)
8) :DET: - (13-8) [87.27%/B+/B] - Tigers barely lose to Blue Jays to give Cleveland and Chicago a chance (1)
9) :LAA: - (13-8) [86.10%/A-/B-] - Angels are officially out of playoff race with loss to White Sox (-1)
10) :STL: - (12-9) [84.00%/B/B] - Cardinals finally win and are now tied for the NL Wildcard with the Astros (1)
11) :CLE: - (12-9) [83.83%/B/B-] - (-1)
12) :BOS: - (13-8) [80.87%/B-/B-] - Red Sox officially eliminated from playoff race, GM change is possibility
13) :CHW: - (12-9) [79.66%/B/C] - Huge win over White Sox keeps team in the race
14) :ATL: - (10-11) [79.53%/B/C] -
15) :TEX: - (9-12) [78.10%/B-/C] - (1)
16) :SF: - (9-12) [77.98%/D/A-] - (-1)
17) :HOU: - (12-9) [77.77%/C/B] - Wandy Rodriguez has been amazing lately (3)
18) :ARZ: - (10-11) [77.47%/C/B-] - Upset of the year over the Brewers (-1)
19) :PIT: - (8-13) [77.43%/C+/C+] - (-1)
20) :TB: - (9-12) [74.87%/C/C] - (-1)
21) :COL: - (10-11) [72.82%/B+/F] - Rockies showing why they can be a force next year with some pitching
22) :CHC: - (9-12) [72.06%/C+/D] -
23) :WAS: - (7-14) [70.51%/D/C+] -
24) :NYM: - (7-14) [68.73%/D/C] -
25) :MIN: - (7-14) [64.34%/D/C] - Mets falling into chase for top five draft pick
26) :SEA: - (5-16) [62.51%/F/C] -
27) :BAL: - (3-18) [60.60%/F/D] -
28) :FL: - (6-15) [60.04%/F/D] -
29) :SD: - (4-17) [58.17%/F/D] -
30) :KC: - (5-16) [57.34%/F/D] -
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:STL:, I say they lose to the A's this week and beat my Pirates next week to finish 13-10
:CIN:, I like their chances at taking down the Astros and following it up with a beatdown of the Braves to finish 13-10
:HOU:, I have been hard on the Stros all season long but I'll give them a win against the White Sox in the last week to finish 13-10
Cardinals easily have the tiebreaker to win the division and face the Dodgers in the NLDS
:CHW:, I predict two straight losses to Phillies and Astros, team finishes 12-11
:DET:, Tigers have an easy close to their schedule with the Nats and Cubs, two more victories for them to win the division at 15-8
:CLE:, Indians stay in it with a win over the Red Sox this week but lose to the A's in the last week and are eliminated at 13-10
These predictions may be wrong but the Tigers have the one-game lead with the easiest schedule. The Indians have the tiebreaker, but it looks grim for them. Tigers play the AL East winner...
:NYY:, Yankees beat the Angels but lose to the Phillies who can only get better once their real-life Phillies start hitting. Team finishes a very solid 18-5.
:TOR: Blue Jays will pummel the Mets and probably lose to the Brewers in a possible World Series preview. I give the Brewers the edge simply because Ben has been able to win so much this year. Blue Jays finish 18-5.
I am predicting 1-1 stints for both squads, and the teams are separated by 100 points. This one is tough to predict but I am going with the Blue Jays.
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
5) :OAK: - (16-5) [90.20%/B/A] - A's clinch the AL West
:beer: Gregor Blanco leads us to the playoffs. It appears that we will be shutting down Brandon Morrow, hopefully it will save us a few bucks.
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Amazing how much the rankings have changed since early in the season :taco:
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Currently, a lot of matches are going as expected with the following exceptions...
:STL: 529 - :OAK: 529... the A's are in the playoffs, so this matters exclusively to the Cardinals who have the tiebreaker over the Reds (who are beating the Astros right now)
:TOR: 223 - :NYM: 224 - this upset would probably cement the Blue Jays as the wildcard in the AL
:WAS: 363 - :DET: 278 - if this upset happens, and the Indians win then the teams are tied going into the last week of the regular season. Currently, the White Sox are trailing the Phillies as expected, but if they won then they too would be part of the conversation.
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Jake my season, depends on you! :toast:
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Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]
Week 23 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (20-2) [97.40%/A/A] -
2) :TOR: - (17-5) [91.83%/A/B+] -
3) :NYY: - (18-4) [91.80%/A/B] -
4) :PHI: - (15-7) [91.13%/A-/A-] - Phillies will finish inconsistent season with the 5th most points
5) :OAK: - (17-5) [90.20%/B/A] - A's are one of the few teams whose opponents didn't score more than 20,000 points in 22 weeks
6) :LAD: - (17-5) [89.96%/A/B] -
7) :DET: - (13-9) [87.70%/B+/B] - (1)
8) :CIN: - (12-10) [87.57%/B+/B+] - Reds need some luck in this last week, something they haven't had all year (-1)
9) :STL: - (12-10) [85.13%/B/B] - It looks like a lock for the Cardinals, beat my Pirates and they are in the playoffs
10) :CLE: - (13-9) [84.40%/B+/B-] - Indians have tie-breaker over Tigers, just need to beat the A's (1)
11) :LAA: - (13-9) [83.96%/B+/B-] - (-1)
12) :HOU: - (12-10) [81.20%/C/B+] - The Astros made a hell of a run but are going to fall short
13) :CHW: - (12-10) [79.66%/B/C] -
14) :ATL: - (11-11) [79.53%/B/C] -
15) :BOS: - (13-9) [79.30%/C+/B-] - Red Sox GM position is officially vacant
16) :TEX: - (10-12) [78.10%/B-/C] -
17) :ARZ: - (11-11) [77.47%/C/B-] -
18) :SF: - (9-13) [77.11%/D/B+] - (1)
19) :PIT: - (9-13) [76.00%/C/C] - Stewart on the DL, middle infield is my big problem headed into the offseason (-1)
20) :TB: - (9-13) [74.87%/C/C] -
21) :COL: - (10-12) [72.82%/B+/F] -
22) :CHC: - (10-12) [70.93%/C+/D] -
23) :NYM: - (8-14) [68.73%/D/C] - (1)
24) :WAS: - (8-14) [68.34%/D/C] - Strasburg on IR via Tommy John for the next year! Ouch… (-1)
25) :MIN: - (8-14) [66.60%/D/C] -
26) :BAL: - (3-19) [63.20%/F/C] - Orioles pitching is really coming together… this could be a surprising team to watch for in 2011 (they already have #1 pick!) (1)
27) :SEA: - (5-17) [62.51%/F/C] - (-1)
28) :FL: - (6-16) [60.04%/F/D] -
29) :SD: - (4-18) [58.17%/F/D] -
30) :KC: - (5-17) [57.34%/F/D] - Royals are another poor squad in 2010 looking for a 2011 rebound but their timetable is better set for 2012
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If the week ended today then the playoffs would look like this...
:MIL: vs. :PHI:
:LAD: vs. :STL:
:NYY: vs. :CLE:
:OAK: vs. :TOR:
The Tigers need a win and an Indians loss to make the playoffs. The Reds need a win and a Cardinals loss. The Astros need a win and losses by the Reds and Cardinals. Currently, all five of those teams but the Reds are winning.
Phillies, Yankees, Dodgers, and Brewers are putting up a lot of points this week.
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How do the Cards have the tie breaker? I beat them H2H
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Good point Danielson. :taco:
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How do the Cards have the tie breaker? I beat them H2H
Good point, I was looking at total points scored. We don't have this in the rules, but the tiebreaker in MLB is H2H.
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I beat the Stros too. Not that it matters Hamilton and Beckham are hurt, nothing like timing.
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Indians headed to the playoffs! :win: w/ a win!
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It's too bad total points don't count as the tiebreaker. Even with all the season-ending injuries, the Cardinals still have the 5th highest points scored and the 2nd highest points scored against.
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It's too bad total points don't count as the tiebreaker. Even with all the season-ending injuries, the Cardinals still have the 5th highest points scored and the 2nd highest points scored against.
That's the great thing about baseball... the quality of the teams making the post-season can never be argued like that of the NBA or NHL. Unfortunately for the two of you, only one of your teams will advance. Some quality teams in the AL are going to miss out such as the Red Sox, Angels, White Sox, and either the Tigers or Indians.
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All i can say is the playoffs are gona be tight. and this league is pretty awesome........Dan you need to have a players only meeting and tell your boys to step it up this weekend, if you want in the playoffs. What a run by the stros, that was a impressive way to close the season........As you can see the Nats and Mets are playing golf this week instead of baseball....sorry jake and greene, i had to say something. best of luck everyone
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how can we do H2H? Its not like we are playing our division rivals 15 times. We are playing them once. This is fantasy baseball not real life. (I know we are trying to simulate MLB, but the number of games isnt here) If you have more points you are the team that should get in. It would be so much different if we played a MLB season length.
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i beg to differ. we play 22 games of head to head fantasy. Thats alot. I think head to head is how it should be. i like that idea.
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This wasn't actually in the rules, so the story of the league is that we always defer to what happens in MLB. Twenty-two weeks of H2H matchups has provided one to two matches against division rivals.
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i beg to differ. we play 22 games of head to head fantasy. Thats alot. I think head to head is how it should be. i like that idea.
yeah but one game was played against division teams. In the MLB they play 15 games or something like that, we dont! And the season is reflicted off one game if its a tie breaker? So points dont mean nothing. I thought this was fantasy baseball? So why even play fantasy then. I know its a 22 game season, but we dont have 165 games.
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i beg to differ. we play 22 games of head to head fantasy. Thats alot. I think head to head is how it should be. i like that idea.
I agree with H2H is a more interesting system if you follow you team on a daily bases see how the match up is going and make the necessary adjustments
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Unfortunately we have no control over whether our players have slumps or injuries when we play teams in our division. MLB does not actually go by HTH results. They have a one game playoff to decide the winner. That would be hard to do in our league unless the regular season ends a week earlier or some other provision is made.
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I agree with H2H is a more interesting system if you follow you team on a daily bases see how the match up is going and make the necessary adjustments
I like our format too....im just saying for tie breakers into the playoffs!!!!!!! Why have it H2H...we only play that TEAM ONCE!
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Congratz to the Astros for making the NL playoffs!
The schedule does need to be overhauled next year. Only 5 teams played all the teams in their divisions. Some teams only played 2 or 3 other teams in their division.
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Congratz to the Astros for making the NL playoffs!
The schedule does need to be overhauled next year. Only 5 teams played all the teams in their divisions. Some teams only played 2 or 3 other teams in their division.
An amazing year for your, Kent. In my opinion, a definite front runner for GM of the year. Congratulations.
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Week 24 Power Rankings
1) :MIL: - (21-2) [97.40%/A/A] -
2) :PHI: - (16-7) [92.70%/A/A-] - Huge win over Yankees shows Phillies can compete in playoffs. (2)
3) :TOR: - (17-6) [92.40%/A/B+] - Blue Jays barely lose to Brewers, could be World Series preview (-1)
4) :NYY: - (18-5) [91.93%/A/B] - Yankees officially win the division. (-1)
5) :OAK: - (18-5) [90.77%/B/A] - Rob is likely to win the 2010 Moneyball award
6) :LAD: - (18-5) [90.40%/A/B+] -
7) :CIN: - (12-11) [86.43%/B/B+] - A rough up and down season for Dan. (1)
8) :DET: - (14-9) [85.57%/B/B] - Tigers win the AL Central with an ugly win and an Indians loss (-1)
9) :STL: - (13-10) [85.13%/B/B] - Cardinals lost to Astros, had a worse division record, but more points - tough luck but a good year for the rookie GM
10) :CLE: - (13-10) [84.40%/B+/B-] - Tough season for Chad just missing out on playoffs
11) :LAA: - (14-9) [83.96%/B+/B-] -
12) :HOU: - (13-10) [81.20%/C/B+] - Astros win rematch of 05 World Series to make the playoffs!
13) :CHW: - (12-11) [79.66%/B/C] -
14) :ATL: - (12-11) [79.53%/B/C] - Winning season a success for MTK?
15) :BOS: - (14-9) [79.30%/C+/B-] -
16) :TEX: - (10-13) [78.10%/B-/C] -
17) :ARZ: - (12-11) [77.47%/C/B-] - Team to watch going into next season
18) :SF: - (10-13) [77.11%/D/B+] -
19) :TB: - (10-13) [74.87%/C/C] - Rays beat Rockies in battle of 2011 playoff hopefuls (1)
20) :PIT: - (9-14) [74.57%/C/C] - Depth will always be an issue (-1)
21) :COL: - (10-13) [72.82%/B+/F] -
22) :CHC: - (10-13) [72.36%/C+/D] - Meche could be worthwhile next year
23) :NYM: - (8-15) [68.73%/D/C] - Mets lose to Nats, help draft pick status
24) :WAS: - (9-14) [68.34%/D/C] -
25) :MIN: - (9-14) [66.60%/D/C] -
26) :BAL: - (3-20) [63.20%/F/C] - #1 draft pick in 2011
27) :SEA: - (5-18) [62.51%/F/C] -
28) :FL: - (6-17) [60.04%/F/D] -
29) :SD: - (4-19) [58.17%/F/D] -
30) :KC: - (5-18) [57.34%/F/D] -
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Congratz to the Astros for making the NL playoffs!
The schedule does need to be overhauled next year. Only 5 teams played all the teams in their divisions. Some teams only played 2 or 3 other teams in their division.
i agree........