Power Rankings 2

1. Virginia Beach Bums
Huge series against Austin, and they've taken the first two. Pitching is what has been doing great things, keeping the games close. Some batters have become hot, like Crosby, and Blalock. if this team can take the last game, then they will be tied at the top.

2. Austin Roughnecks
The former undefeated team has been slowed recently. The 5 point pitchers kept them competitive against Virginia's6 point pitchers. Sean Casey and Khalil Greene have been hot, and remained hot. What they need is the pitching to remain solid, and everyone to start hitting better.

3. Portland Trappers
The team won the series over Orlando, with the loss coming late in the last game. Dontrelle Willis and Kaz Tadano both got their second win, which is big. If this team can match up their pitching and hitting with being hot, then expect the team to come back and make it interesting with the Bums and Necks

4. Orlando Majestics
Luckiest team is lucky. They have 5 2 point players in the line up, with none of them actually doing bad. All have made their own impression and have been benefiting. Brent Abernathy leads the league in batting average. Their problem right now is pitching, I'd say. If they can keep teams close, they could win a few.

5. Omaha Cyclones
No games in the last 4 gamedays. Maybe this is the break the team needed, because they weren't very good to start. They have two glimmers of hope, in Vidro and Atkins. But pitching has stunk. Kason Gabbard has about 10 years left in the career, so him having 14 ER in 2 innings and change.

Power Rankings 1

After every 5th game, I will do power rankings.



1. Austin Roughnecks
Obviously Ausitn would be the top team. They've been getting things done, lead by their awesome pitching. After game 4, they gave up a total of 4 runs, making them the best pitching staff in the league. What is weird is that the offense isn't really astounding. People like Khalil Greene, and Junior Spivey are having great years, when team MVP in season 1, Sean Casey, is 1 for 11 and batting .090.

2. Orlando Majestics
This team is very lucky. The season was started with 4, 3 point starters, and 3 6 point pitchers. Out of the 4 batters mentioned above, only 2 are batting above .333. But what's carried this team was the supporting cast of young 2 point batters. Choo Freeman, Brent Abernathy, Pete LaForest, and as a DH Juan Francia all have come up big. Chuck James is surprisingly the only Orlando starter without a win.

3. Virginia Beach Bums
Its really too early to tell where the team is heading. 2 games in, both were on and off. One was a shut out loss, where the number one stater got shelled for 7 runs, then won game 2 4-1 over Portland. The big hitters aren't hitting though. Doug Mientkiewicz and Hank Blalock have a total of 1 hit between them.

4. Portland Trappers
Things are starting to turn, maybe. After getting embarrassed by the Roughnecks, They busted loose against Virginia with a 7-0 win. But last game agaisnt Virginia they lost 4-1. Kaz Tadano threw a complete game shut out against Virginia, the lone bright spot in the starting rotation. I have a feeling Willis and Waechter will turn it around. Hitting is starting to pick up though, so they could make a run for something.

5. Omaha Cyclones
The most dangerous offense hasn't done crap since the first game. Well, it's mostly pitching. After losing 3 of 4 in Orlando, they lost 3-1 in the first home game in franchise history. The offense hasn't strung hits together, while some players are having pretty good years. If Garrett Atkins and Jose Vidro can stay hot, and the pitching can settle down they could salvage the season.

Season 2 Predictions

Here are my predictions for Season 2. It's not like Im gonna change the games any, just what i'm thinking based off recent moves.


1. Portland Trappers-Overall 65 Points
Why wouldn't this team be the one to beat? Every player returned from season one. Doug Waechter earned a 6th point for pitching, making Portland's rotation 6, 6, 5, 5. With the roster expanding to 17, they got two pretty good pitchers. Kaz Tanado with his eepheus pitch, and Kiko Calero's 6 point arm in the bullpen already with Eric Gagne. The line up will be the same as their championship line up.

2. Austin Roughnecks- Overall 64 Points
This is a stab at it. The last place team had the pieces, just wasn't lucky. 5 batters batted under .231, including 3 pointer Preston Wilson. He was demoted to a 2 this offseason. But why pick them second? Sidney Ponson had glimmers of a nice season. They picked up Dauner Sanchez, a 6 point RP, and Josh Pappelbon in the rotation. Junior Spivey was added to the roster, while Andy Cannizaro was dropped to the reserves. It's this team's shot at a Taylor Cup. Their RPs, and ace Sidney Ponson are aging, but trades can now be made. Screw the future! Go big now! Plus, their identity is now awesome.

3. Virginia Beach Bums- Overall 64 Points
Last year's regular season champs come into this season looking for a championship. Doug Mientkiewicz went nuts to start Season 1. With a supporting cast of Adam Everett, Hank Blalock, and Toby Hall they're capable. Dmitri Young lost a point as a DH, but Adam Everett gained a point batting a ridiculous .393 as a 2 point player. Braden Looper was promoted to a 6 point pitcher also. Thing is, during the roster expansion, they picked up two 5 point players, the only team to not get a 6 point pitcher. But hopefully they get a Braden Looper performance out of Fernando Nieve, and Jason Windsor.

4. Omaha Cyclones- Overall 64 Points
The expansion team won't be an easy game. Made up of free agents, they get huge names like Jeremy Hermida, Mark Prior, Morgan Ensberg, and Jose Vidro. The rotation is 6, 5, 5, 5 so there could be a problem. They're the only team without 3 6 point pitchers. But their line up has 6 players with 3 points, just like every team(except Orlando). So if they can get a good year out of one of their 5 players in the rotation, they'll compete.

5. Orlando M's- Overall 62 Points
Orlando is in the most trouble. Before I installed the age retirement rule, Orlando already drafted Nomar, and Delgado. They were the only 2 retirements this past season. Shea Hillenbrand replaced Delgado, so theres no loss there, but Oscar Robels was signed for Nomar's replacement. He'll be in here one year until 3rd overall draft pick Jamie Simms gets called up. Scott Elarton was demoted to a 5 pitcher as Chuck James begins the season as the #1 starter. Hopefully Boof Bonser, and BJ Ryan can come out of the pen and get things done.

So there is my predictions, you can post yours.

Power Rankings 3

Sorry guys, I'm out of town this weekend. So I'll get back to sim the next couple games starting Monday



1. Virginia Beach Bums
One of the two sweeps this past series, the Bums are probably the strongest all around team in the league. The Bums' 3 starters are featured on the pitching stats sidebar. Though Doug Mientkiewicz hasn't been putting up stats like earlier, but the rest of the team has picked up their game.

2. Portland Trappers
Three strait wins, all thanks to the hitting. I'd say the best offense in the league. The tag team of Sean Burroughs, and Juan Encarnacion are getting things done. If your 3 and 4 hitters are leading the league in hits, you're going to win some games.

3. Orlando Majestics
This team is up and down. Nomar Garciaparra and Carlos Delgado aren't on their game every game. Ben Grieve has been the best hitter, but he is batting lead off so not that many RBIs are had. Scott Elarton is not pitching like a one starter. The team relies on Chuck James every third game, but the offense has to get in sync. On games James has started, the M's are 1-2. One game was a 0-0 game until the 6th when Dewon Brazelton gave up a home run FTL.

4. Austin Roughnecks
This team is just not doing anything right. The tools are there, but nearly everyone is under performing. Sean Casey, Elijah Dukes, and Khalil Green are hitting, but it's a team effort. Eric Munson has started to hit, but Preston Wilson is hitting worse than everyone, and he's a 3 point hitter. Sidney Ponson is also struggling in his 4 starts. I think if this team got a good pitcher, and maybe a new outfielder... They could be challenging for the Cup this year.

Power Rankings 2

1. Orlando Majestics
The team with the least total points for players(52, other 3 are 53) pulled off a 3-1 series win. 2 of the 3 M's losses were pitchers duels that could have been a win in their favor. It's surprising that this team is at the top, but hey. Whatever works, man.

2. Virginia Beach Bums
This team could have ran away and hid from the rest of the league. They split the 4 game series against Portland, 2-2. Doug Mientkiewicz has all but locked up MVP, and their pitching staff has to be the best in the league. Mark Mulder could easily be the best pitcher in the league.

3. Portland Trappers
Portland is shaky, but still earned a split in the series against highly regarded Virginia. Dontrelle Willis has pitched good enough to win 3 games, but has a bad record at 1-2. Juan Encarnacion, and Sean Burroughs is helping the cause by being consistant in hitting.

4. Austin Roughnecks
A team that isn't performing like what it should. Their hitting should be a lot better than what it is. Preston Wilson is hitting at an awful, awful .077. Hopefully this team can come alive with the big win from Sidney Ponson.

Power Rankings 1

1. Virginia Beach Bums
From what I've seen, by far the best team in the league. Winning the last two games against Orlando. The only loss was by one run, which says a lot in this league. Their three starters are in the top 5 of strike outs, and Braden Looper had the best start in league history. Doug Mientkiewicz is tearing it up, and is the early MVP favorite.

2. Austin Roughnecks
Austin was beat down in game one of the season, but also have won 2 strait. In the third game, Austin scored 4 runs in the 5th to win it. Khalil Green, and Sean Casey also lead the league in batting.

3. Portland Trappers
This team could easily be 2-1. They blew a large lead last game against Austin. This team still is really deep. Dontrelle Willis as a first starter helps, and their strong roster. Trappers are all over the batting stats.

4. Orlando Majestics
The weakest team in the league, but still can fight. Their offense disappointed them in game 2 against Virginia. Nomar Garciaparra is carrying this team, but Nomar and Delgado are gone after this season. This team may be in trouble.