ESPN's Power Rankings

[Chewbaccer]

1. Red Sox
2. Astros
3. Diamondbacks
4. Yankees
5. Angels
6. Indians
7. Cardinals
8. Cubs
9. Phillies
10. Mets
11. Brewers
12. Dodgers
13. Blue Jays
14. Nationals
15. Mariners
16. Braves
17. Pirates
18. Rockies
19. A's
20. Rays
21. Twins
22. Giants
23. Tigers
24. Rangers
25. Padres
26. White Sox
27. Orioles
28. Royals
29. Marlins
30. Reds

 

[Chewbaccer]

Personally, I think these are some of the worst power rankings I have ever seen.

They must value preseason expectations, or future projections more than they value actual performance on the field.

I know teams like the Braves and Pirates aren't expected to stay where they are, but you're rankings teams based on what actually has happened.

For the Braves, they have a better record than 7 teams ranked ahead of them, and the same record as two other teams, one of which they're 6-3 on the season against.

I mean, the Nationals and Dodgers have losing records, and the Indians are barely over .500, and you can probably thank the worst division in baseball for that.

 

[nynasty]

Angels just got swept at home, are +4 run differential and they're #5?

 

[molsaniceman]

Sox on top Looks good to me

 

[Chewbaccer]

And as for the Cardinals, they're 7-0 against the Reds. They're 8-12 against everyone else and just got swept by the Pirates, who are leading the division, and are ranked 17th.

 

[Tapey]

Mariners have absolutely curbstomped the Indians this year, but are 9 spots behind them, ok.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

We carry on...

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

lulz at people that whine about power rankings...

 

[Cyder]

Way too early for this stuff.

 

[Chewbaccer]

Way too early for this stuff.

Not my fault I have to try and force some discussion around here.

Hell, they only do daily threads every now and then these days.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Personally, I think these are some of the worst power rankings I have ever seen.

They must value preseason expectations, or future projections more than they value actual performance on the field.

I know teams like the Braves and Pirates aren't expected to stay where they are, but you're rankings teams based on what actually has happened.

For the Braves, they have a better record than 7 teams ranked ahead of them, and the same record as two other teams, one of which they're 6-3 on the season against.

I mean, the Nationals and Dodgers have losing records, and the Indians are barely over .500, and you can probably thank the worst division in baseball for that.

I agree.

Not only are the Indians barely over .500, they've allowed more runs than they've scored.

The Diamondbacks are the only NL team with a better run differential than the Braves.

Don't worry though. It's a long season. Plenty of time for the Indians to excel and the Braves to shit their pants.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Mariners have absolutely curbstomped the Indians this year, but are 9 spots behind them, ok.

Too bad none of the Mariners fans on here had the balls for my avi bet, or you all could have dressed me up silly twice.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Angels just got swept at home, are +4 run differential and they're #5?

I'm sorry, Mr. Nasty. In case you haven't heard, they've got that Chinese Babe Ruth on their team. They should be ranked #1a and #1b.

 

[Chewbaccer]

I agree.

Not only are the Indians barely over .500, they've allowed more runs than they've scored.

The Diamondbacks are the only NL team with a better run differential than the Braves.

Don't worry though. It's a long season. Plenty of time for the Indians to excel and the Braves to shit their pants.

I really like our offense. I love our aggression on the base paths. Albies, Acuna, Inciarte and even Dansby Swanson have been straight up exciting to watch this season. Hopefully Acuna will provide some real protection for Freeman here shortly, and Markakis can slap his singles from the 5th spot, or even the 2 spot.

I think our offense will produce all season. I really like this lineup, especially when Camargo starts at third base and now that Flowers is back. I hope Jose Bautista flames out in AAA and he doesn't come up here and fuck with the team chemistry and be a downgrade defensively and with the bat.

Pitching will be our downfall. I'd be fine with the rotation doing exactly what they've done. Not blowing anyone away, but keeping the team in games, but this bullpen needs a complete overhaul. Dan Winkler and Shane Carle are the only arms I have any confidence in.

 

[Tapey]

Too bad none of the Mariners fans on here had the balls for my avi bet, or you all could have dressed me up silly twice.

Ill have you know im too big of pussy for that

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

The wheels are falling off the Red Sox

Someone tell ESPN

 

[dougplayer]

I agree.

Not only are the Indians barely over .500, they've allowed more runs than they've scored.

The Diamondbacks are the only NL team with a better run differential than the Braves.

Don't worry though. It's a long season. Plenty of time for the Indians to excel and the Braves to shit their pants.

Plus. We know Indians will choke

 

[steelparrot]

And as for the Cardinals, they're 7-0 against the Reds. They're 8-12 against everyone else and just got swept by the Pirates, who are leading the division, and are ranked 17th.

I would put the Cubs over my Pirates too, just because of so much talent.

But the Cards and Brewers arent talent laden powerhouse getting ready to wake up like the Cubs/Nationals/Dodgers. We can compete with either of them imho. Assuming the Cubs wake up and walk away from the central, the 2-4 slots will come down to injuries.

 

[Podunkparte]

Too bad none of the Mariners fans on here had the balls for my avi bet, or you all could have dressed me up silly twice.

You'll forgive fans of the franchise with the longest postseason drought from thinking they'd be better than the #1 seed in last year's playoff picture.

Luckily though, we have this year's ass whooping in our house and yours to fall back on. Too bad for Seattle we don't play again this year. We could use all the series wins we can get.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

You'll forgive fans of the franchise with the longest postseason drought from thinking they'd be better than the #1 seed in last year's playoff picture.

No, I won't. It's just an avi bet, and you guys are a collection of dripping pussies.