Tuesday, February 24, 2009

NL POWER RANKING WEEK 2

1. Colorado Springs Organizational Filler-
Last Ranking:
1
Record: 54-21 (30-9)
Expected Win %: .744
The Skinny: I will be honest and say that it looks like The Filler's are legit. A team ERA of 3.26 Leads the Majors.

2. Chicago Ballbusters-
Last Ranking: 2
Record: 48-27 (26-13)
Expected Win %: .670
The Skinny: key to winning allowing only 12 of 73 inherited runners to score. Add in theire 16+ plays and here you go. Outstanding!

3. New York Burros
Last Ranking
: 4
Record: 47-28 (27-12)
Expected Win %: .628
Skinny: Ryan Perry and his 155 strike outs lead the league will the right luck he could break 300 this season.

4. Cheyenne Marmots-
Last Ranking:
9
Record: 44-31 (27-12)
Expected Win %: .580
The Skinny: Top Home run guy swings his bat here in Edgardo Lima whose on track to get 50 homers this season.

5. Texas Outlaws-
Last Ranking
: 3
Record: 42-33 (20-19)
Expected Win %: .571
The Skinny: SP Lyle Becker has rejuvenated his career this season pitching to an 8-3 record with a 3.10 era. The bomber's might wonder what could have been

6. Philadelphia Balboas-
Last Ranking
: 7
Record: 39-36 (18-21)
Expected Win %: .520
The Skinny: Top team in the league is Homeruns, how often does an NL team lead in that outside of Colorado?

7. Cincinnati Bowties -
Last Ranking:
6
Record: 38-37 (19-20)
Expected Win %: .543
The Skinny: the tandem rotation is still in full force. This is one of the toughest pitching staffs to face. It is not going to take much to get the offense firing on all cylinders then look out NL North.

8. San Diego Surf -
Last Ranking: 12
Record: 38-37 (21-18)
Expected Win %: .509
The Skinny: Dion Dunn 9-3 has continued to be lights out with a1.99 ERA and a .96 WHIP. Consistant hitting and this team should continue to move up the power ranking.

9. San Antonio Alamos -
Last Ranking:
8
Record: 35-40 (18-21)
Expected Win %: .486
The Skinny: Rookie Corey Web is an outstanding 8-2 with a 2.20 ERA not bad for a guy on his 3rd team in under a season.

10. Atlanta Braves-
Last Ranking:
15
Record: 38-37 (23-16)
Expected Win %: .486
THE SKINNY: Jose Jose is struggling a little more this season only 19/24 in saves with a 5.40 era. Age is catching up to the guy.

11. Florida Marlins -
Last Ranking:
13
Record: 34-41 (20-19)
Expected Win %: .438
The Skinny: Florida Catchers have not allowed any passed balls. That's makes them the only team in the league with this feat.

12. Memphis Amon-Ra
Last Ranking: 10
Record: 31-44 (15-24)
Expected Win %:
.412
The Skinny
: 1B Rudy Harris is leading all rookies in Strikeouts averaging over 1 a game

13. Milwaukee Blues -
Last Ranking:
5
Record: 30-45 (8-31)
Expected Win %: .384
The Skinny: worst month in the NL has dropped the Blues down to the bottom of the heap. A lack of offense and a pautry 1-10 extra inning effort are all bad signs for recovery.

14. Seattle Warbirds
Last Ranking
: 11
Record: 28-47 (11-28)
Expected Win %: .394
The Skinny: Bo Glanville is putting up a good case for 1st half rookie of the year batting .279 with 22 homers and 2 SB.

15. Rochester Raging Reverends-
Last Ranking: 14
Record: 24-51 (10-29)
Expected Win %: .321
The Skinny: Team has grounded into a league leading 90 Double-Plays. What a way to kill a rally.

16. OMAHA MILE HIGH CLUB -
Last Ranking: 16
Record: 21-54 (10-29)
Expected Win %: .247
The Skinny: best hitting park and tied for the least runs in the NL at 309.

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