Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Power Rankings

1. Cincinnati Reds - Last seasons WS champs got better this off season with the acquisition of two veterans from the Deuce Droppers (Fightin Armadillos). They could be in a good battle for the North title though. All 4 teams in that division have the potential to win 90+ games.

2. Las Vegas Slobs - Quite possibly the best team in the AL. The Slobs have 8 division titles, and 1 WS championship in 8 seasons, but is this the season the Royals displace the Slobs atop the AL West. The AL West should be one of the best races to watch this season.

3. Kansas City Royals - Since the acquisition of veterans Ramon Dong, Chad Sanders, and Louis Bunch from the Deuce Droppers (Fightin Armadillos) this offseason the Royals should be better this season than last. Last season they won 101 games.

4. Houston Astros - The Astros are running out of excuses. They quite possibly have the most talent of any team in the league. They have more depth at pitching than any team in the league. Their offense is as good as anyone's in the NL. They did a good job of improving their bullpen with the addition of Danny Hennessey.

5. Louisville Swingers - You have to wonder how the loss of Cam Anderson is going to impact them. They still have one of the best SP in the NL in Paulie Sanders. They also have the leagues highest rated player in Albert Johnson.

6. Chicago Cubs - I think I was wrong about the Cubs predicting them to come in 3rd in their division. They have the talent to win a 3rd WS championship.

7. Monterrey Corn Dogs - Quiet this off season, but then again the CDs already have one of the leagues top teams.

8. Atlanta Pork N Beans - They should have the pitching and offense to win 100 games this season, but their defense is poor and they struggle against RH pitchers.

9. Toronto Blue Jays - Great run through the playoffs last season that saw them fall one game short of a WS title.

10. Salem Mayhem - Is Weo the best owner in the league? Season after season the Mayhem win 90+ games and make the playoffs with a lot less talent than many teams. 91 wins each of the last two seasons.

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