Monday, May 26, 2008

NL Week 5 power rankings

1. New York Burros

Last Week: 1
Record: 56-30 (9-11)
Expected Win %: .694
Interesting, But Meaningless: Only 1 team has sweep the Burros the Boston Badasses.
Yikes: Tim Garcia suffered his first 3 losses this week making him 15-3 on the season.. Oh No!

2. Nashville Park Tanners-


Last Week: 2

Record: 54-32 (11-8)
Expected Win %: .637
Interesting, But Meaningless: Juan Palme iro Failed miserable at his shot at closer 17/25 in save situations and a 6.75. at 10M a year he is being given a shot to earn his money in the rotation.
Yikes: SP Howard Handworth is out 16 days, before his injury he was 9-2 with a 3.65 era and 114 SO


3. Cheyenne Marmots-


Last Week: 3
Record: 47-39 (9-11)
Expected Win %: .581
Interesting, But Meaningless: Adrian Cassidy has been intentionally walked 20 times this season
Yikes: Batters are batting .187 against Kiki Soto

4. San Diego Surf -

Last Week: 6
Record: 49-37 (14-6)
Expected Win %: .588
Interesting, But Meaningless: they have won 7 straight series
Yikes: RP Jose James has allowed 2 of 20 Inherited runners to score



5. Montreal Money Shots-

Last Week: 4
Record: 46-40 (10-9)

Expected Win %: .555
Interesting, But Meaningless: 1B Cy Robinson’s 32 homeruns aren’t enough to be considered as an all-star
Yikes: team has 39 hit batsmen and 14 wild pitches



6. Colorado Springs Organizational Filler-


Last Week: 5

Record: 47-39 (10-10)

Expected Win %: .531

Interesting, But Meaningless: 17-8 in 1 run games

Yikes: in a time of increased stolen bases the Fillers have stolen 21 bases and have been caught 18 times

7. Cincinnati Bowties -

Last Week: 8

Record: 49-37 (12-7)
Expected Win %: .527
Interesting, But Meaningless: SP Clarence Patrick broke the Burros hold on Pitcher of the week
Yikes: The Cincinati Bowties have yet to issue an intentional walk, you earn your base here.



8. Little Rock Labradors -


Last Week: 11
Record: 42-44 (13-6)
Expected Win %: .549
Interesting, But Meaningless: have only grounded into a league low 38 double plays on the season. Colorado has the most with 114.
Yikes: 67 stolen bases and a .300 batting average, but Jim Walker is staying home All-star weekend


9. Florida Marlins -

Last Week: 7

Record: 42-44 (7-12)

Expected Win %: .506

Interesting, But Meaningless: SS Preston Ward has 10 infield hits
Yikes: He also has 22 errors and 6 negative plays


10. Hartford T Ball-


Last Week: 9
Record: 43-43 (9-11)

Expected Win %: .497
Interesting, But Meaningless: top 2 OBP players reside here. Harry Vosberg with a .451 and Tony Kelly .445.
Yikes: NO DRAFT PICKS SIGNED


11. Atlanta Braves-


Last Week: 10
Record: 41-45 (10-10)
Expected Win %: .500
Interesting, But Meaningless: Leadoff man Jose Nunez leads the league with 64 walks 10 more than the next closest

Yikes: 7 players have appeared in every game this season

12. Richmond Revolution-


Last Week: 14
Record: 37-49 (9-10)Expected Win %: .360
Interesting, But Meaningless: CL Walter Gentry is 18-21 in save opportunities
Yikes: not one player has played in every game this season

13. Seattle Warbirds




Last Week: 12
Record: 33-53 (6-13)
Expected Win %: .405
Interesting, But Meaningless: a .991 fielding percentage makes them the best in the NL

Yikes: 2B Damian Ramirez is working on his 3rd year underperforming for 7.2M




14. Milwaukee Blues -



Last Week: 13
Record: 34-54 (7-12)

Expected Win %: .385
Interesting, But Meaningless: the Marvin Griffey Experiment ends, he has now been designated for assignment after batting .197 with 13 errors and 1 negative play at SS

Yikes: OF Jesus Santiago is striking out at a record pace. He has 119 already on pace for just under 200

15. Colorado MILE HIGH CLUB -


Last Week: 15
Record: 33-53 (8-12)

Expected Win %: .328
Interesting, But Meaningless: welcome to 1500 hits Vic Mullens! 5/20 am

Yikes: 3 players have had at least 5 save opportunities.




16. Cleveland Wild Dogs-

Last Week: 16
Record: 29-57 (10-10)
Expected Win %: .337
Interesting, But Meaningless:RF Roosevelt Ensberg has 6 more strikeouts (76) than hits (70)

Yikes: still have signed no draft picks

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