AL/NL Playoff Power Rankings and Predictions

[Victor]

I will begin with that this is just an opinion, so no need for flaming. I do not claim to be a professional. I am just comparing all the teams according to Starting Lineup, Starting Pitching and Bullpen. I will rank each category for each league from 1-6. 1 being the best and 6 the weakest. Then I will average the number and will give the "ranking" of the team. Then I will give my prediction for each matchup and my WS winner.

American League[/u]

1. New York Yankees : Starting pitching - 2, Starting Lineup - 1, Bullpen - 2 for an average score of 1.67

2. Oakland A's : Starting pitching - 1, Starting Lineup - 4, Bullpen - 1 for an average score of 2

3. Minnesota Twins : Starting pitching - 3.5, Starting Lineup - 2, Bullpen - 6 for an average score of 3.83

4. Detriot Tigers : Starting pitching - 3.5, Starting Lineup - 6, Bullpen - 3 for an average score of 4.17

5. Toronto Blue Jays : Starting pitching - 6, Starting Lineup - 3, Bullpen - 4 for an average score of 4.33

6. Tampa Bay Rays : Starting pitching - 5, Starting Lineup - 5, Bullpen - 5 for an average score of 5



National League[/u]

1. Atlanta Braves : Starting pitching - 1, Starting Lineup - 3.5, Bullpen - 1 for an average score of 1.83

2. Philadelphia Phillies : Starting pitching - 2, Starting Lineup - 1, Bullpen - 4 for an average score of 2.33

3. Milwakee Brewers : Starting pitching - 4, Starting Lineup - 3.5, Bullpen - 3 for an average score of 3.5

4. Washington Nationals : Starting pitching - 3, Starting Lineup - 5, Bullpen - 5 for an average score of 4.33

5. New York Mets : Starting pitching - 5, Starting Lineup - 6, Bullpen - 2 for an average score of 4.33

6. Colorado Rockies : Starting pitching - 6, Starting Lineup - 2, Bullpen - 6 for an average score of 4.67


So after these scoring I would have the Yankees/Braves in WS.. and if I had to pick right now.. I would say the Atlanta Braves will be our WS champion, he has the Lee/Tulo factor working in his favor. Of course, that is why we play the games. Good luck to all and feel free to post comments and of course, DISAGREE with me. I meant to do this on Sunday after Brian posted the matchups but hadnt had time to do so.

[Matt S (Phillies)]

I like the predictions but I think it is funny because the braves have not beat me yet this year! But it's your prediction so ill live with it!

[Victor]

His team is also very different now. Nothing set in stone. Be nice to hear what others think though.

[Matt S (Phillies)]

I understand that his team is different and recently he added mcchuthens but overall I played him with the same people as he has at the moment. It does not matter either way and there will be answers in the next few weeks but it is fun to talk about!

[Harris (Braves)]

Since I played you I have added 3 closers and a bunch of holds guys, like 4 SP including Beckett and also added Cutch, Lawrie, Goldschmidt and Trout. I think I basically start out with a 2-0 advantage on you with holds and saves.

Also, I would have beaten you 11-1 last week!

Appreciate the rankings Victor!

[Victor]

I hope you beat him. Because he is the only one that can match up with me pitching depth wise. But Harris team is SO much different than the last time you played. He was very proactive as you made just minor moves and dealt HIM your best reliever for a hitter your team really didnt need. I know im not gonna out hit no one but with the tie breaker being WINS... Gives me a little edge.. i can play matchups and rack up saves and holds. Will be a very interesting couple of weeks. Again, sorry about the delay.

[shully23]

Ch-ch-ch-chirps all around!

[Brian R (Rangers)]

So far the A's are coming down hard on the Tigers, Phils bats lighting it up against the Nats, both the Twins and Jays slugging it out, and Braves putting up a big opening week 1

Should be quite the entertaining playoffs

Good write up Victor!

[Victor]

Hey.. So far my predictions have come thru. According to the rankings, I had picked MIN over TOR, OAK over DET, ATL over NYM, and PHI over WAS.

So this week should look like this : NYY over OAK, MIN over TB, ATL over COL, and PHI over MIL.

Man I hope Im wrong about the first matchup

[Victor]

So my NL predictions are holding up as I figured and I was Pleasantly surprised to be wrong with my AL predictions.

So next week : OAK over TB and ATL over PHI. Both will be pretty close especially in NL. I think the AL has a chance of being a blow out, but that is why we play the games.

Good luck to Final 4.