Tuesday, August 26, 2008

NL rankings week 4

Sorry these are late... but better late than never.



1. New York Burros
Last Week: 2

Record: 58-28 (21-6)
Expected Win %: .645
The Skinny: Back on the top and truely seperating themselves from the rest of the NL. The Burros are an incredicle 17-6 in 1 run games. Pitching is the name of the game in NY.



2. Cincinnati Bowties -
Last Week: 1
Record: 49-37 (12-15)
Expected Win %: .590
The Skinny: Tough 2 weeks with big series losses to the entire NL East. The divisional games after the All-star break are crucial now.


3. Philadelphia Balboas -
Last Week: 5
Record: 49-37 (17-10)
Expected Win %: .590
The Skinny: Great 2 week period where they have not lost the last 6 series against opponents. the Division is theirs for the taking after the all-star break.


4. Texas Outlaws-
Last Week: 3
Record: 49-37 (13-14)
Expected Win %: .526
The Skinny: New owner set to pull this team off cruise control and direct them deep in the playoffs. It helps when you have 3B Pedro Roque hitting .350 with 28 homers.


5. Colorado Springs Organizational Filler-
Last Week: 4
Record: 45-41 (12-15)
Expected Win %: .571
The Skinny: Top team in the formly dominant NL West. Tough week, but they have the tools to be more than 4 games over .500. Expectations are high in CSP.

6. Florida Marlins-
Last Week: 6
Record: 46-40 (14-13)
Expected Win %: .562
The Skinny: Even with the injuries, This team could press for the NL South Crown. Only 4 games back going into divisional play. They need to improve on their 2-7 record in division though.


7. Seattle Warbirds-
Last Week: 9
Record: 45-41 (15-12)
Expected Win %: .538
The Skinny: Could possible have the most dominating pitching staff in the NL, but the hitting is less than fearsome. Which atribtes to their 12-14 1 run game record.



7. Milwaukee Blues -
Last Week: 7
Record: 44-42 (12-15)
Expected Win %: .514
The Skinny: 6-1 in extra inning games, they will need more of those if they want to continue to compete. Team is heading in the right direction, but still at least a season away.




9. Houston Labs -
Last Week: 10
Record: 44-42 (14-13)
Expected Win %: .514
The Skinny: SS DT Hutch already has been charge with 25 Errors this season.


10. Cheyenne Marmots-
Last Week: 8
Record: 43-43 (10-17)
Expected Win %: .490
The Skinny: bad week, but on a positive note Chris Durbin is on pace for a 2nd straight 100 sb season.



11. Atlanta Braves-
Last Week:
13
Record: 43-43 (18-9)
Expected Win %: .481
THE SKINNY: Team not only had a great 2 weeks but also has 80 more walks than the next closest competitor.


12. San Diego Surf -
Last Week: 11
Record: 37-49 (10-17)
Expected Win %: .440
The Skinny:


13. Richmond Revolution-
Last Week: 12
Record: 38-48 (12-15)
Expected Win %: .438
The Skinny: 19 out of 32 in save opportunities.


14. Burlington Ballbusters-
Last Week: 14
Record: 38-48 (13-14)
Expected Win %: .413
The Skinny: Only 74 homers so far this season. There is a definate power drain in Burlington. 107 behind league leading CSP.


15. Rochester Raging Reverends--
Last Week: 15
Record: 33-53 (11-16)
Expected Win %: .410
The Skinny: almost a full two runs less in ERA than last season. A great move in a positive direction.


16. Omaha MILE HIGH CLUB -
Last Week: 16

Record: 30-56 (14-13)
Expected Win %: .331
The Skinny: Former All Star Vic Mullens still sits at 498 HRs The watch continues

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