Soxheads
07-03-2002, 09:44 AM
....I thought I might rank the top 5 teams in the majors. We'll see if the Sox can ever crack it.:) I guess I caught the ratings bug from the music thread. I would like comments, and those of you who think I am a complete and total idiot (which is most of you, I know :smile: !) can just ignore my thread. This will be ranking number one. We'll just see if there's any demand for a number 2. Without further ado...
Heads Power Rankings, #1
<1>Los Angeles Dodgers (52-31)
Has there been anyone on a bigger tear than the Dodgers? Shawn Green has been making mincemeat out of National League pitchers, and the Dodger pitchers have held their leads. Oh yeah, All-Star Eric Gagne (Gone-yay), a much-maligned starter this year, leads the majors with 30 saves.
<2>Atlanta Braves (52-31)
Glavine and Smoltz. These two have led the Braves to a tie for the best record in baseball. Glavine has 11 wins, a 1.75 ERA, and will be making his eighth All-Star appearance. John Smoltz is not far behind Gagne in save with 27, and he too will be going to the all star team.
<3> Seattle Mariners (52-31)
The Mariners, also tied for the best record in baseball, haven't failed to disappoint. Even though Ichiro lost the All-Star vote in Japan to Shinjo, he'll still be going, even if he keeps his bats in a humidore. Kazahiro Sasaki became the quickest ever to a hundred saves last week. Thank God for the unbalanced schedule.
<4> Anaheim Angels (47-34)
Yes, folks, the Angels are that good. All year they have been right behind the Mariners and it doesn't look like they'll slow down soon. I wonder how they would've done with Singleton in center...but anywho, the Angels rotation is solid with guys like Washburn, and Sele, coming off a 3-hit shutout of the #1 Dodgers. Of course, most of the time it'll be over when Percival comes out, which is way too often for the opponent.
<5> New York Yankees (51-31)
The Yankees have bought themselves into this spot. It didn't hurt that the Yankees acquired Raul Mondesi so they could have a stable right fielder. Six Yankees made the all-star team, and most of the deserved it, including Alfonso Soriano and Robin Ventura. The Yankees are still in a challenge with Boston for #5 and the AL East lead.
Well, folks, I tried, and although I probably failed, I'd like to know how I did.
Heads Power Rankings, #1
<1>Los Angeles Dodgers (52-31)
Has there been anyone on a bigger tear than the Dodgers? Shawn Green has been making mincemeat out of National League pitchers, and the Dodger pitchers have held their leads. Oh yeah, All-Star Eric Gagne (Gone-yay), a much-maligned starter this year, leads the majors with 30 saves.
<2>Atlanta Braves (52-31)
Glavine and Smoltz. These two have led the Braves to a tie for the best record in baseball. Glavine has 11 wins, a 1.75 ERA, and will be making his eighth All-Star appearance. John Smoltz is not far behind Gagne in save with 27, and he too will be going to the all star team.
<3> Seattle Mariners (52-31)
The Mariners, also tied for the best record in baseball, haven't failed to disappoint. Even though Ichiro lost the All-Star vote in Japan to Shinjo, he'll still be going, even if he keeps his bats in a humidore. Kazahiro Sasaki became the quickest ever to a hundred saves last week. Thank God for the unbalanced schedule.
<4> Anaheim Angels (47-34)
Yes, folks, the Angels are that good. All year they have been right behind the Mariners and it doesn't look like they'll slow down soon. I wonder how they would've done with Singleton in center...but anywho, the Angels rotation is solid with guys like Washburn, and Sele, coming off a 3-hit shutout of the #1 Dodgers. Of course, most of the time it'll be over when Percival comes out, which is way too often for the opponent.
<5> New York Yankees (51-31)
The Yankees have bought themselves into this spot. It didn't hurt that the Yankees acquired Raul Mondesi so they could have a stable right fielder. Six Yankees made the all-star team, and most of the deserved it, including Alfonso Soriano and Robin Ventura. The Yankees are still in a challenge with Boston for #5 and the AL East lead.
Well, folks, I tried, and although I probably failed, I'd like to know how I did.