Pre-Season Power Rankings (11/12)

Up until this point...

#16--Charlotte Orios
#15--Mid-Michigan Tigers
#14--Flying Squirrels of Springfield
#13--San Antonio Fire Ants

At number 12-----North Texas Rangers

Above Average Categories---Avg, SB, Holds
Below Average Categories---RBI, Runs, K's

Leave it to Adrian to go and get his Rangers. He has to be happy with who he was able to acquire this year. The problem is after he makes his first 2/3 picks we don't see him for about a half a dozen rounds. That makes for a big drop in talent. Lots of big thump...Napoli/Votto/Kinsler/Cruz/Braun but then you have Andrus/de Aza/Revere/Rodriguez who will give you very little in terms of power. Lots of SB's in this lineup as well. Pitching wise you have Halladay, Papa Grande and a bunch of other guys that you wish were on the opposing team when you play them. The Rangers will have some good weeks when all the real Rangers are clicking and will have some dismal weeks as well.

At number 13-----Atlantic Surge

Above Average Categories---WHIP
Below Average Categories---Average, HR, R

Recently noticed that the Surge management was looking to deal pitching in order to upgrade a very average offense. OK....below average offense. He could have made I'll bet a dozen trades during the meetings for a couple of his starters. As it is the starters will have to carry this team. The down side is I have to believe that his big three of Verlander/Hudson/Kennedy will probably not all be able to duplicate 2011. Having to have his offense carry him in any given week will be difficult. Other than first round pick Justin Upton there are not many sure things. Good things, Davis--if he comes back from injury, Trumbo--does he find a position, LoMo, BJ Upton. Nothing that will strike fear into opposing teams.

Tomorrow we break into the top 10