MLB power rankings

77smbg9177 · 02-11-2007, 11:30 PM

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MLB Power Rankings Week Of 02/06/2007
Rk Team Last Wk Rise/Fall High/Low Comment
1 Yankees 1 - 1/7 Powerhouse offense capable of scoring 1,000 runs on the season, improved rotation, improved right-handed relief corps, decent bench for a change, Mariano Rivera.

2 Indians 14 (+12) 2/19 A surprise ranking? Perhaps. But the Tribe returns one of the best offenses in baseball and an underrated rotation. As well, the bullpen—the team’s weak point last season—has been significantly upgraded over the winter. Their strong run differential in 2006 also portends a big jump in the standings.

3 Mets 3 - 1/8 Without question the class of the NL. The rotation is the soft underbelly, but the Mets have plenty of arms in the mix. The offense is the best in the senior circuit, and Billy Wagner remains an elite, shutdown closer.

4 Tigers 2 (-2) 1/10 One-hit wonders? Nope, the Tigers are for real. The offense, even with the addition of Gary Sheffield, might slip a bit, but the rotation will again be exceptional. In particular, Jeremy Bonderman is a stealth Cy Young contender in ’07. Deep bullpen, as well.

5 Red Sox 9 (+4) 1/10 The Sox have certainly improved themselves over the winter, but keep in mind this is team that posted a negative run differential last season. “Dice K” is the real thing, and Julio Lugo and J.D. Drew both address manifest weaknesses. Because of the strength of AL Central in tandem with the unbalanced schedule, the Sox may be your Wild Card favorites.

I don't know about this Indians ranked 2 this also has mets first in NL(2end overall) D-backs seconed in NL(9th Overall) and Dodgers third in NL (11th Overall)

Sawman · 02-12-2007, 12:07 PM

It's interesting that at the bottom of the list is the Washington Nationals. After putting up a .500 season in 2005, the Nationals sure have taken a turn for the worst. Also, I don't see the Yankees as the strongest team in their division, much less the majors. Their rotation is better, but still not great.

all4phillysportsfan · 02-12-2007, 12:38 PM

Phillies being ranked 15th is a little low. I think somewhere in the 8-12 range would have been more accurate.

Sawman · 02-12-2007, 12:57 PM

In the fan poll rankings, the Phillies are all the way down at #22. The Yankees are much lower also, which I agree with.

bedir than average · 02-12-2007, 01:05 PM

Just for fun, by division

AL East: NYY #1, Bos #5, Tor #14, Balt #20, TB #27
AL Central: Cle #2, Det #4, CWS #6, Minn #7, KC #28
AL West: LAA #8, Oak #10, Tex #17, Sea #24

NL East: NYM #3, Phil #15, Atl #19, Flor #23, DC #30
NL Central: StL #13, ChC #16, Mil #18, Hou #21, Cinci #26, Pitt #29
NL West: AZ #9, LAD #11, SD #12, Col #22, SF #25

It looks as if Perry's opinion on the strongest division is clearly the AL Central and the worst is clearly the NL Central.

Sawman · 02-12-2007, 01:07 PM

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AL Central: Cle #2, Det #4, CWS #6, Minn #7, KC #28

Wow.....I can't stand Dayn Perry.

77smbg9177 · 02-12-2007, 08:46 PM

i dont see how the Rockies are ranked higher then the Giants or even how the Padres are ranked higher then the Rockies by 10 and Giants by 13

BravesRule22 · 02-12-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawman

Wow.....I can't stand Dayn Perry.

Dude is a moron, no idea how he has a job

77smbg9177 · 02-12-2007, 09:19 PM

i seconed that

it amazong who gets and does these things now of days and get paid a lot of money for doing this for what we could do better

BravesRule22 · 02-12-2007, 09:30 PM

Lets hope he doesnt get paid alot

77smbg9177 · 02-12-2007, 09:35 PM

He probaly does and i bet you he probaly rushed to finish it. It wou;dn't surprise me

all4phillysportsfan · 02-12-2007, 10:04 PM

If the Phillies get bullpen help, they should definitely move up from 15. That's the Phillies only weakness, besides the manager.

unreal654 · 02-12-2007, 11:29 PM

part of the reason he has a job is because all of you continue to read it

BravesRule22 · 02-13-2007, 12:25 PM

I dont read, I just read about it on the forums

Sawman · 02-13-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by unreal654

part of the reason he has a job is because all of you continue to read it

Yet, if Foxsports had a post titled "MLB odds of winning the 2007 World Championship" authored by Willy the Monkey, people would read that, too. If his employers don't take into account the general opinion of their employee, it's their own fault for keeping him employed. Do I read his stuff? Yes. But, he's still a tool.

02-12-2007, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Phillies being ranked 15th is a little low. I think somewhere in the 8-12 range would have been more accurate. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

02-12-2007, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Just for fun, by division AL East: NYY #1, Bos #5, Tor #14, Balt #20, TB #27 AL Central: Cle #2, Det #4, CWS #6, Minn #7, KC #28 AL West: LAA #8, Oak #10, Tex #17, Sea #24 NL East: NYM #3, Phil #15, Atl #19, Flor #23, DC #30 NL Central: StL #13, ChC #16, Mil #18, Hou #21, Cinci #26, Pitt #29 NL West: AZ #9, LAD #11, SD #12, Col #22, SF #25 It looks as if Perry's opinion on the strongest division is clearly the AL Central and the worst is clearly the NL Central. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

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77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	i dont see how the Rockies are ranked higher then the Giants or even how the Padres are ranked higher then the Rockies by 10 and Giants by 13 __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-12-2007, 09:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	i seconed that it amazong who gets and does these things now of days and get paid a lot of money for doing this for what we could do better __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

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BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	Lets hope he doesnt get paid alot __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

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Sawman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 259	It's interesting that at the bottom of the list is the Washington Nationals. After putting up a .500 season in 2005, the Nationals sure have taken a turn for the worst. Also, I don't see the Yankees as the strongest team in their division, much less the majors. Their rotation is better, but still not great.

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Sawman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 259	In the fan poll rankings, the Phillies are all the way down at #22. The Yankees are much lower also, which I agree with.

02-12-2007, 09:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	He probaly does and i bet you he probaly rushed to finish it. It wou;dn't surprise me __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-12-2007, 10:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	If the Phillies get bullpen help, they should definitely move up from 15. That's the Phillies only weakness, besides the manager. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

02-12-2007, 11:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 327	part of the reason he has a job is because all of you continue to read it

02-13-2007, 12:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	I dont read, I just read about it on the forums __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville