The Big 3-0
We're at about thirty games into this season and divisions are starting to take shape. This week let's look at the teams in the basement and their chances of rising through the ranks or "tanking" their way to the number 1 pick.
GASP! Did I just saying "tanking"? Relax everyone, I have never accused someone of tanking and don't plan on starting today. Frankly, I'm just as tired of that conversation after 20 seasons as some of you are after 160.
As most of you know we don't have a minimum win requirement in this league. I've seen and been part of leagues with any all types of systems. In my 8 seasons here I can't recall any issues. That's a great credit to all the owners of this world.
Without further to do your Bad News Bears of Minor Leagues.
NL North - Scranton Yankees (11-18)
Your defending champs have scored as many runs as they've given up. When your Type A FA signing is hitting .169 and your best offensive player missed the first 21 games a slow start was inevitable. As I alluded to in my first blog we're staying the course. Buffalo and Toledo are both improved so moving up in this division will be no small task.
NL East - Dover Dobbins (13-17)
The Dobbins of Dover have actually scored more runs than they've given up but are only 3-8 in 1 run games. I really like Capra and Moose at the top of the rotation. Their exp winning percentage is above .500. If they can improve in the late innings and get some timely hitting I can see them getting out of the cellar.
NL South - Jackson Generals (8-21)
Maddyjack apologized early on for his absence. That's one of the reasons for the slow start. The other is this team is clearly in a rebuilding stage. After trying to sign some high dollar FA's when coming into the world maddy has cooled on that approach and begun building from within. What is the price tag on Alex Sanches anyway?
NL West - Las Vegas 51's (11-18)
This team doesn't have a bad roster, just not a lot of star quality either. The guys with power bats don't have the splits and the guys with splits don't put the ball over the fence. This is only aaron's second season so we should see the roster shape up in a year or two. I didn't add up all the W's and L's from the previous 26 seasons but I would bet it's 81-81 on average. It's difficult to improve when you finish middle of the pack or higher year after year.
AL North - Salt Lake City Bees (11-19)
Looking at the roster...this one is confusing. I see a lot of quality players in their primes. I expect this squad to turn it around. They've been outscored by about a full run a game. Only 1 everyday player hitting above .280 and some horrendous bullpen appearances is what I can see. Again, I think this will even out over the season.
AL East - Augusta Green Jackets (12-18)
This is another roster that lacks star power. When you don't have anyone on your roster with a greater than 70 power it's going to be difficult to put runs on the board. Augusta has been outscored by 57 runs this season. It's gators first season so it might take time shaping the roster to what is wanted.
AL South - Mexico City Azul (7-22)
Factorganize makes nobody wonder about his plans. With 22 of the 25 players on the roster 28 or younger this is a rebuild. When you've won 9 titles in 63 seasons you go with what you know. Collect great young talent and then make a run. The turnaround won't even take that long. 3 years maybe.
AL West - Colorado Spring Millionaires (12-17)
This roster has a few studs...but not much after that. The Millionaires have managed to put some runs on the board but it's burn a turnstile on the other side. Av has a history of success so they might be able to tinker and turn this season around.
Have a good weekend everyone.
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