1. Cincinnati Reds - Should we start calling the Reds "the Big Red Machine v2"? The Reds have done a superb job of replicating the Reds teams of the '70's. Last season they won their second consecutive world series title, and had their 10th consecutive 100+ win season. They made several trades this off season that appear to be geared toward the future.
2. Monterrey Corn Dogs - As impressive as the Corn Dogs are now they only stand to get better. The CD's are filled with talented young players. Last season they managed to win an AL title, and had their 3rd consecutive 100+ win season.
3. Houston Astros - The Astros put together an impressive season last season only to be knock out in the 1st round. This off season they made one huge trade in which they acquired last seasons NL Cy Young winner Omar Elcano. The Astros have the potential to win it all. They have three of the leagues best hitters in Everett Hill (who was robbed of an MVP last season), Heinie Watkins, and Sid Bryant. They also have three of the leagues top pitchers in the aforementioed Elcano, Mel Wagner, and Dan Hitchcock.
4. Colorado Rockies - The Rockies (Royals) won their 1st division title last season. This added some very talented players including William Hernandez, Dick Reed, Raymond Marte, and Derrick Lackey.
5. Chicago Cubs - The season 7 and 8 world series champs appear to be fading a bit. Maybe its Dwight Johnson distracting sister. Still a very talented team that should be battling for a division title.
6. Las Vegas Slobs - Last season the season 6 world series champs failed to win their division for the 1st time in 9 season. Quiet off season but they didn't have too many holes to fill. They could use a little more offense, but they do have a hell of a rotation.
7. Atlanta Pork N Beans - They won their division again. Yeah. They got crushed by the Reds in the NLCS. Yeah. Nothing like being above average.
8. Milwaukee Brewers - Its been a rather impressive turnaround for the season 1 world series champs. This has been a really quiet off season for the Brewers which is a bit of a surprise considering their relatively mediocre offense last season. The Brewers do have an excellent rotation though.
9. Pittsburgh Pirates - Yeah I know its been five seasons since the last time they finished over .500, but I believe the Pirates are on the verge of a breakthrough. Dont let me down Chase.
10. Santa Fe Good Will - Soxfan did a superb job last season of turning around what was previously one of the more mediocre franchises in the league. This earned him the AL GM of the season. Tony Torrealba from the Reds should be a nice addition to an already solid lineup.
Just missing the cut:
Louisville Swingers, St. Louis Barracudas, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Salem Volcanoes
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