Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Power Rankings

1. Cincinnati Reds - Season 9 is the Reds 8th consecutive 100+ win season. The Reds are also on pace for the most wins in franchise history, and their 6ht division title. Over the past 8 seasons they have won numerous division titles, CY Youngs, MVPs, but no World Series titles. Is this finally their year to win a WS title?

2. Las Vegas Slobs - The Slobs are on pace for their 8th consecutive division title. The Slobs are similar to the Reds in a lot of respects, well except they have a World Series title.

3. Louisville Swingers - It appears the Swingers have packed it in for the season. The Swingers are lock to win their 2nd consecutive division title.

4. Kansas City Royals - This was a toss up between the Royals, Cubs, and Corn Dogs. I gave it to the Royals because Knuckles has done a superb job of turning this franchise around. They have a comfortable 10 game lead over the Deuce Droppers in the wild card standings, so this should be the franchises 1st playoff appearance since Knuckles took over in season 5.

5. Chicago Cubs - The defending World Series champs appear to have fallen off a bit from last season. The Cubs have a virtual lock on the top wild card spot in the NL. Even with a slight drop off from last season they should considered one of the favorites to win the NL this season.

6. Monterrey Corn Dogs - Edham has done a superb job with the CDs since taking over the franchise in season 4. This season the CDs have also fallen off a bit from last season, but they are on pace to easily win their 2nd consecutive division title.

7. New York Yankees - This season should mark the Yankees 9th consecutive division title. In those 9 seaosns they have never finished below .500. Like the Reds the Yankees no World Series titles. Could this be their season?

8. Salem Mayhem - Salem may the most impressive team on the list. They dont appear to have the level of talent as some of the other top teams in the NL, but they continue to win. They should win their 5th consecutive division title. Weo is 5 for 5 in division titles since taking over the team in season 5.

9. Atlanta Pork N Beans - The Pork N Beans have pretty much packed it in over the past 10 games. They should win their 6th consecutive division title this season.

10. Houston Astros - The Astros are in a tight battle for the final wild card spot in the NL. If they manage to beat out the Brewers and Beach Boys it will be the franchises first playoff appearance.

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