Saturday, August 16, 2008

NL Power Ranking Week 3

1. Cincinnati Bowties -
Last Week: 1
Record: 37-22 (9-7)
Expected Win %: .613
The Skinny: The Bowties 337 runs scored leads the national league by 12.


2. New York Burros
Last Week: 2

Record: 37-22 (12-4)
Expected Win %: .595
The Skinny: SP Julio Carreras came on strong at the end of the season and continues to pitch well into this season. 8-4 2.84 era


3. Texas Outlaws-
Last Week: 3
Record: 36-23 (9-7)
Expected Win %: .554
The Skinny: 7 balls have gotten by C Raymond Murray giving him the league lead.


4. Colorado Springs Organizational Filler-
Last Week: 4
Record: 33-26 (9-7)
Expected Win %: .619
The Skinny: SP Hi Telgheder is aroad warrior compiling 4-1 record and an a road era of .78

5. Philadelphia Balboas -
Last Week: 5
Record: 32-27 (8-8)
Expected Win %: .558
The Skinny: Near the top almost everywhere, but fielding. Ranked dead last with a .972 as a team.


6. Florida Marlins-
Last Week: 7
Record: 32-27 (10-6)
Expected Win %: .566
The Skinny: losing SP Francis Charlton in one game and then losing all-star SS Preston Ward in the very next game is devistating to any team. Florida has some major holes to address if they want to continue to compete.



7. Milwaukee Blues -
Last Week: 8
Record: 32-27 (8-8)
Expected Win %: .517
The Skinny: gets to play the whole AL North in international play this will be a huge test.


8. Cheyenne Marmots-
Last Week: 6
Record: 33-26 (9-7)
Expected Win %: .484
The Skinny: 20-13 at home 10-16 on the road is a bit troubling.


9. Seattle Warbirds-
Last Week: 9
Record: 30-29 (9-7)
Expected Win %: .553
The Skinny: Seattle has the top 3 Strikeout victims in the NL.


10. Houston Labs -
Last Week: 12
Record: 30-29 (9-7)
Expected Win %: .489
The Skinny: Leads the league in stolen bases with 78.


11. San Diego Surf -
Last Week: 10
Record: 28-31 (7-9)
Expected Win %: .462
The Skinny: coming off major shoulder surgery in S8 CL Enrique Martin is a perfect 12 for 12 in saves


12. Richmond Revolution-
Last Week: 11
Record: 27-32 (7-9)
Expected Win %: .467
The Skinny: Should be an easy week with the biggest challenge being OC.


13. Atlanta Braves-
Last Week: 13
Record: 25-34 (6-10)
Expected Win %: .461
THE SKINNY: Have drawn 253 walks as a team good for #1 in the league.


14. Burlington Ballbusters-
Last Week: 14
Record: 25-34 (7-9)
Expected Win %: .430
The Skinny: upcoming off day is much needed.


15. Rochester Raging Reverends--
Last Week: 15
Record: 22-37 (8-8)
Expected Win %: .380
The Skinny: 10 quality starts in 51 games ranks them dead last in that department.


16. Omaha MILE HIGH CLUB -
Last Week: 16

Record: 16-43 (4-12)
Expected Win %: .263
The Skinny: The one thing Mile High Fan have to cheer about is Vic Mullins's mark to 500 home runs he sits 3 shy of the milestone.

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