Saturday, March 15, 2008

Power Rankings

1. Florida Marlins - The Marlins are number 1 for the second week in a row. They are tied for the best record in the league. The Marlins have had a relatively easy schedule of late, but it looks to get a little tougher with series against the Deuce Droppers, Corn Dogs and Cubs coming up.
Previous Ranking: 1
Record: 43 - 19

2. Cincinnati Reds - The Reds are number 2 for the second week in a row. The Reds swept the Astros, but then in rare feat the Reds were swept in a 3 game series against the Multiple Spouses. The Reds remaining inter-league schedule will be challenging with series against the Blue Jays and Twins.
Previous Ranking: 2
Record: 43 - 19

3. Austin Deuce Droppers - Austin currently has the best record in the AL and third best in the league. The DD's remaining inter-league schedule is one the toughest in the league with series against the Swingers, Marlins and Astros.
Previous Ranking: 3
Record: 41 - 21

4. Houston Astros - The Astros have been climbing in the rankings all season long. They were recently swept by the Reds, but then swept the Pork n Beans. The Astros schedule this week includes series against the Corn Dogs, Deuce Droppers, Reds, and Cubs.
Previous Ranking: 6
Record: 40 - 22

5. Monterrey Corn Dogs - The Corn Dogs are another team that has been climbing up the rankings. They are currently 2 games behind Austin in the AL South and have the second best record in the AL. The CDs schedule this week includes series against the Astros, Marlins and Yankees.
Previous Ranking: 7
Record: 39 - 23

6. Chicago Cubs - It was only a matter of time before the Cubs made an appearance in the power rankings. After a slow start the Cubs are only 5 games back of the Reds in the NL North. They are currently on a 9 game winning streak. The Cubs schedule this week includes series against the Blue Jays, Marlins and Astros.
Previous Ranking: Unranked
Record: 38 - 24

7. Milwaukee Brewers - The Brewers have fallen a bit from being ranked #4 last week. The Brewers tough schedule over the past week has left them with a 4 - 6 record over their last 10 games. The Brewers most difficult opponent over the next week will be the Twins.
Previous Ranking: 4
Record: 39 - 23

8. Louisville Swingers - After some technical difficulties it looks like the Swingers are back on track going 7 - 3 over their last 10 games. They managed to move up 2 spots from last weeks ranking. Don't expect to see the Swingers are #8 too much longer. The Swingers have a 3 games series against the AL leading Deuce Droppers coming up.
Previous Ranking: 10
Record: 36 - 26

9. Toronto Blue Jays - The Blue Jays held steady at the #9 spot. They currently have the third best record in the AL. The Blue Jays have a challenging schedule ahead with series against the Reds, Cubs, and Yankees.
Previous Ranking: 9
Record: 37 - 25

10. Minnesota Twins - The Twins dropped from #5 last week. Being swept by the #6 ranked Cubs played a large part in the Twins drop in the rankings. The Twins are currently 1 game back of the Blue Jays in the AL North. The Twins have series coming up against the Reds, Brewers and Deuce Droppers.
Previous Ranking: 5
Record: 36 - 26

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