Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Power Rankings

1. Chicago Cubs - After a slow start to the season the Cubs are now within 1 game of the Reds in the NL North. They have been the hottest team in the league since the all star game. Definitely a team many in the NL will fear in the playoffs.
Record: 97 - 50
Previous Ranking: 3

2. Cincinnati Reds - The Reds have the best record in the league, and the best pitching in the league. They will need to step it up if they hope to beat the Cubs in the NL North though. The division could come down to their last series of the season against the Cubs. The real test for the Reds will be the playoffs where they have struggled the past few seasons.
Record: 98 - 49
Previous Ranking: 1

3. Florida Marlins - The Marlins have a small 3 game lead over the Swingers in the NL South. They play their final season series against the Swingers, so it it possible the division may not be decided until the final game.
Record: 96 - 51
Previous Ranking: 2

4. Louisville Swingers - The Swingers are catching the Marlins in the NL South, but have a tough schedule ahead. Their final 4 series includes 4 of the best in the NL: Reds, Pork N Beans, Marlins, and Astros.
Record: 93 - 54
Previous Ranking: 4

5. Monterrey Corn Dogs - The CD's are battling the Deuce Droppers for the best record in the AL. The CD's currently hold a slim 1 game lead over the DD's. They split the first 2 games of a 3 game series against the DD's. They do play two more 4 game series against teams battling to make it in the playoffs, so it may be tough for them to win the division.
Record: 88 - 59
Previous Ranking: 6

6. Austin Deuce Droppers - The DD's have been decent but not spectacular since the all star game. They will need their bullpen to improve if they have any shot at a 5th title.
Record: 87 - 58
Previous Ranking: 5

7. Atlanta Pork N Beans - The PnB's are winning again after struggling in series against the Reds and Larrupin Lous. The PnB's are a virtual lock for the playoffs with a 13 game lead over the Pirates in the NL East. At this point they are only hoping to heat in the playoffs.
Record: 84 - 63
Previous Ranking: 8

8. Las Vegas Slobs - This seasons Slobs are eerily similar to last season Slobs that won their first title. They limped through the first half of the season. Now they are one the hottest teams in the league. This should scare the rest of the playoff bound AL teams.
Record: 82 - 65
Previous Ranking: 10

9. Houston Astros - The Astros have been decimated by injuries to some of their top players. They are only 5 games back of the Swingers of the final playoff spot, and with the Swingers tough schedule ahead it is entirely possible that they could make the playoffs. Regardless of how this team finishes the Astros owner has managed one of the most respectable turnarounds of any franchise in league history.
Record: 88 - 59
Previous Ranking: 9

10 (tie). Toronto Blue Jays - The Blue Jays have struggled all season with consistency. They now have a comfortable 7 game lead in the ultra competitive AL North.
Record: 83 - 64
Previous Ranking: Unranked

10 (tie). Milwaukee Brewers - The Brewers have been virtually eliminated from the playoffs, but this has been a solid season for a such a young team in one of the toughest divisions. They are currently in a series with the Reds, and have an upcoming series against the Cubs. These 2 series could decide the outcome of the NL North.
Record: 82 - 65
Previous Ranking: 7

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