Tuesday, June 3, 2008

New Owner Express


Every season it seems new owners join the league and then struggle for a few seasons. This season seems to be significantly different. This season there are 3 division leading teams being managed by new owners. Regardless of how these teams finish credit must be given to all of these new guys, they all have their teams on the right track.

Detroit Detroit - John Plotts took over what was a solid franchise and has them on track to make the playoffs for what would be the third time in franchise hostory. Currently Detroit has very respectable .615 winning percentage, and a 2 game lead over Multiple Spouses and Blue Jays in the very competitive AL North.

Boston Red Sox - Speedo33 (a fellow Nascar fan) is another of new owners leading a division. A division that contains the Yankees, one of the most dominant teams in league history. They are currently on pace to win 100 games. If the Red Sox make the playoffs this would be the first time in league history this franchise has made the playoffs.

Tampa Bay Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies - Cbreseman took over what was a relatively mediocre team in previous seasons that resides in a very tough division. Tampa Bay struggled early, but they seem to be playing better as of late. They may not being having the same early season success as some of the other new owners, but the team has some very solid ML talent to build upon.

San Diego Dirt Bags - Thomas took over the former Queerbaits, a relatively mediocre team in previous seasons. Currently the Dirt Bags are sitting in first with a .615 winning percentage. They are currently leading the division by 3 games over the Royals. If the teams pitching holds up the franchise may make the playoffs for the first time in 5 seasons.

Trenton Ball Hogs - Wholck took over a team that has changed hands every season since the leagues inception. Currently they Ball Hogs are sitting in third in the rejuvenated NL East, only 2 games under .500. They are currently on pace for a 10 win improvement over last season.

Nashville Marlins - Hartjh14, a veteran owner with one WS to his credit, took over one of the best teams league, and has them playing like one the best teams in the league. They are currently only two games out of the NL East, which is probably the toughest division in the league.

Iowa City Hawkeyes - Bcbifflefan's team has been struggling this season. The team has some very good young talent to build upon. Guys like Rico Polonia, Desi Santana, Raymond Strong, and Harry Lowry will be solid for a long time.

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