Miracle Power Rankings 1/2

These final two teams are without a doubt, in this journalist's opinion, not only the cream of the crop in 2013 eMLB but they are far and away the best two teams.  It will be a joy to see them battle it out three times this year and also to see how the Javelina fare against them as well.  It will be those match ups that determine if Jamie's squad slides into that 5 or 6 spot in the playoffs.  Good Luck in the West.

#2---Flying Squirrels of Springfield

Strengths--Avg/HR/RBI/R/ERA/K/Wins
Weaknesses--SB/Saves

Adam has put together an extremely talented group for 2013.  His only weaknesses this preseason are SB and Saves and those are the two categories that are very easily adjustable throughout the season.  Well done Adam.  Five 20+ HR guys and a pair of 30+ HR guys anchor a solid offense.  My only question is can several players like Moose, Pence, Willingham, Konerko,  Jeter continue to either improve or keep father time from catching up with them.  Will Trout get better or will there be a regression?  This spring he looks like he should be playing TE for the Chargers not roaming the OF in Mickey's backyard.  If I was a switch hitter (like Berg) I would have my eye on Trout.  On the pitching side bounce backs from Haren and Halladay are a must.  Wainwright and King Felix anchor a solid staff and Minor is an up and comer for sure.  Saves are a bit sketchy with only Grilli and he is pretty long in the tooth.  Can he hold up all season?  A bounce back from Soria would be nice and I do have to say....Bell and Valverde....WTF.   I'd rather see Sankey and Femmel in your bullpen instead of these two stiffs.  MRP is hardly an area to be too concerned about.  There were just too many ifs and I hopes for this team to take down the eventual West Champion and my pre season favorite for the 2013 eMLB title who is.....drum roll please

#1---North Texas Rangers

Strengths--Avg/R/SB/Holds/WHIP/Wins
Weaknesses--NONE

By far the most well balanced team in the league this year.  Perhaps this was the year that Adrian decided that although it was fun to root for a team with mostly Rangers it didn't turn out too well in the standings.  He did go out on a limb and take Profar, who I'm sure he will probably give a three year contract to but for the most part he avoided Rangers, probably since there were not a lot to get too excited about this year.  On offense he doesn't have the elite power like he once did but 6 guys who will hit 20+ HR's isn't a bad start.  Lot's of speed and that's with Cabrera on the bench.  Bench is a little thin currently with three rookies sitting there.  Won't contract them all so adjustments can be made.  On the pitching side six 10+ wins anchored by Jared Weaver.  Solid start.  Excellent holds guys and saves could be a bit thin but again, those can be found along the way.  Not many teams have seven starters with 150+ K potential along with three guys who will drive in 100+ runs.  This is the team that I will be shipping the Championship Trophy to at the end of the year.  Great team Adrian and good luck.