The draft is behind us as we embark on the 2nd half of Hardball: Season 16. I originally planned on doing a draft recap, but everyone drafted so well there didn't seem to be a point. A's for everyone. Here instead is the updated power rankings for the 2nd half of the season.
ERASER
32. Rochester Diggities (Previous: 32)
New prospects project great future.
31. Philadelphia Fighting Quakers (Previous: 26)
He's luggage.
30. Jackson 25's (Previous: 27)
In danger of missing wins requirement.
29. Cincinnati Red Stockings (Previous: 30)
New prospects bring new hope.
28. Scranton Dundees (Previous: 23)
Bulletin board does nothing.
THE RUNNING MAN
A game nobody survives. Hello cutie pie. One of us is in deep trouble.
27. Wichita Gnats (Previous: 14)
So much for the repeat performance.
26. Chicago Curses (Previous: 20)
Now plain - zero!
25. Memphis Mudhens (Previous: 28)
Nolan Ball: I'll live to see you eat that contract. But I hope you leave enough room for my fist because I'm going to ram it into your stomach!
24. Milwaukee Cervezeros (Previous: 24)
Signs of hope for the future.
23. Jacksonville Green Disease (Previous: 31)
Gave way, regrouping.
22. Detroit Faith (Previous: 8)
Losing Faith.
TRUE LIES
It might seem like things are going well enough. But it's all a lie. You're fired.
21. Tucson Toros (Previous: 17)
Tough division.
20. St. Louis Lunatics (Previous: 22)
See above.
19. Tacoma McGees (Previous: 29)
On the rise.
18. Atlanta Braves (Previous: 25)
Serious slide after great start.
17. Baltimore Beavers (Previous: 16)
Start of turnaround?
BATMAN & ROBIN
Two of these teams should make the playoffs. Tonight's forecast: a freeze is coming.
16. Montreal Midget Mafia (Previous: 9)
Trying to kick some ice.
15. Honolulu Cyclones (Previous: 13)
Trying to chill.
14. Tampa Bay Florida Retirees (Previous: 21)
Freezing in hell.
13. Richmond Cavaliers (Previous: 19)
Needs to make a move before deadline for chance.
12. Pawtucket Patriot Ale (Previous: 18)
Free agency paying off. Injuries are not.
11. Vancouver Primetimers (Previous: 12)
Still sticking with my upset pick.
PREDATOR
Playoff teams hunting down the top teams in Hometown. If it bleeds, we can kill it.
10. Monterrey Jack Cheese (Previous: 11)
Chad Grilli Cheese. I can't believe it took me that long to come up with that.
9. Salem Slims (Previous: 15)
Makin' moves. Workin' it. Workin' it.
8. Omaha Bluffs (Previous: 6)
Still the Lebron James of Hometown.
7. Texas Instruments (Previous: 10)
I'm not sure Carl Paul bleeds. I don't think we can kill it.
6. Madison Rowengartners (Previous: 7)
Do it! C'mon! Do it now!!!
5. Arizona High Heat (Previous: 5)
Behind in the standings, but each year finds a way.
4. Buffalo Wild Wings (Previous: 4)
RUUUUNNN!!!! GET TO DA CHOPPAAAH!!!
THE TERMINATOR
The top teams, terminators, are trained to kill their opponents. Hasta la vista, baby.
3. Washington D.C. Senators (Previous: 3)
Pitching staff cannot self-terminate.
2. Little Rock Patriots (Previous: 2)
Turned corner after "rock"y start.
1. Toronto FivTs (Previous: 1)
Robotic consistency. His CPU is a neural net processor; a learning computer.
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