Up until this point...
#16--Charlotte Orios
#15--Mid-Michigan Tigers
#14--Flying Squirrels of Springfield
#13--San Antonio Fire Ants
#12--North Texas Rangers
#11--Atlantic Surge
#10--Dallas Redbirds
#09--Julian Javelina
#08--Gaylord Dingers
#07--Oviedo Knights
#06--Olivet Killer Eagles
#05--Hackensack Bulls
At number 4-----Arizona Desert Swarm
Above Average Categories---Average, R, ERA, WHIP, W's
Below Average Categories---None
The fact that the Swarm doesn't come close to the bottom in any categories is the biggest reason he is slotted above the Bulls and Eagles. These three teams are fairly close in rank in my opinion. The defending champions are led by Kemp and Longoria. Not too shabby while the starting pitchers are led by Lee/Felix and Carpenter. Again...top end players abound here. The offense will have to be picked up by the likes of Avila, Sanchez, Ackley, Gordon. All young good players who will need to improve for the Swarm to again rise to the top of the league. The rest of the starters and relievers are good and Madson is very good and may be pitching with quite the chip on his shoulder this year. Initially it looks as though the Swarm will ride this cast of pitchers exclusively since the bench has only Vogelsong.
At number 3-----Michigan Miracles
Above Average Categories---Walks, RBI's, ERA, Saves, WHIP
Below Average Categories---None
I have always tried to field a balanced team but have always fallen short along the way. This is another balanced team led by Prince Fielder and a very strong supporting cast of Pence/Victorino/Zobrist/Choo. There will be a strong balance along all offensive categories and I should compete is all of them throughout the season. My pitching is anchored by the relief corp. Rivera/Papelbon/Bell/Romo/Marshall together form I believe the strongest set of relief pitchers in the league. The starters are led by Matt Cain and are made up of other pitchers that lack the big name but have all the qualities you want. They all strikeout their share and have very solid ERA's and WHIPS. They can't compete name wise with the Bulls but will match up with them much of the time.
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Names mean nothing and its the best 20 any given week. I have seen WAY to many people getting stuck on the uber studs and not looking at the drop off of the supporting cast. What is the purpose of Fielder if you have to start Seth Smith or Doumit or Desmond. They bring the avg down. One can not live by uber studs alone. Why you see Adrian faltering every year. Balance and depth.
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