Thursday, November 6, 2008

NL Power Rankings Week 1

1. New York Burros
Last Week:
Record: 16-7 ()
Expected Win %: .711
Skinny: Leads the NL in almost all pitching categories. So much for missing Tim Garcia.

2. Colorado Springs Organizational Filler-
Last Week:
Record: 16-7 ()
Expected Win %: .735
The Skinny: Leading the NL in almost every offensive category including hits, hrs, BA, and RBI.

3. Texas Outlaws-
Last Week:
Record: 15-8 ()
Expected Win %: .526
The Skinny: SS D’Angelo Martin leads the league with 10 errors

4.Cincinnati Bowties -
Last Week:
Record: 14-9 ()
Expected Win %: .585
The Skinny: Carlos Hernandez is on pace for 66 dingers and steal 12 bases

5. Burlington Ballbusters-
Last Week: 10
Record: 14-9 ()
Expected Win %: .523
The Skinny: Sp Herman Franklin has been virtually untouchable with a 1.03 Era and an OBA of .187

6. Cheyenne Marmots-
Last Week:
Record: 13-10 ()
Expected Win %: .580
The Skinny: Speedster Chris Durbin is on pace for 135+ Stolen Bases

7. San Diego Surf -
Last Week:
Record: 12-11 ()
Expected Win %: .571
The Skinny: Star hitter Thomas Campbell is only batting .212 on the season and is off to a slow start which translates into a slow Surf start

8. Atlanta Braves-
Last Week:
Record: 13-10 ()
Expected Win %: .564
THE SKINNY: CL Jose Jose has been effective at save being 5 for 6, but his 7+ ERA and OBA of .350 should be alarming

9. Florida Marlins -
Last Week:
Record: 12-11 ()
Expected Win %: .448
The Skinny: Closer Stan Mason leads the league with 10 saves in 11 chances

10. Richmond Revolution-
Last Week:
Record: 11-12 ()
Expected Win %: .472
The Skinny: SP Pedro Barceló leads the league in strikeouts

11. Philadelphia Balboas-
Last Week:
Record: 8-15 ()
Expected Win %: .427
The Skinny: SS Wade Prince is on his way to a career year batting .380 with 11 bombs


12. Rochester Raging Reverends-
Last Week:
Record: 8-15 ()
Expected Win %: .449
The Skinny: 28 errors on the season already. Need a defensive upgrade soon if they want to reach their expected win %

13. OMAHA MILE HIGH CLUB -
Last Week:
Record: 8-15 ()
Expected Win %: .393
The Skinny: being the 2nd oldest team right now in the NL, but the rebuild is coming up the farm.

14. Milwaukee Blues -
Last Week:
Record: 9-14 ()
Expected Win %: .345
The Skinny: AAA is 20-4 AA is 17-7 future is looking brighter

15. Minnesota Maulers
Last Week:
Record: 9-14 ()
Expected Win %: .328
The Skinny: Minnesota’s strong point should be in their pitching yet they are the bottom of the NL with a 6.18 ERA

16. Houston Labs -
Last Week:
Record: 6-17 ()
Expected Win %: .364
The Skinny: 3 of the top 10 strikeout victors swing and miss from Houston

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