Time for the very first season 8 power poll. This season we have a bunch of new cities making their debuts in the power rankings. But it's not just new cities. There are some historically bad teams that have decided to join the bigs and beat up on the traditional powers so here is the S8 issue1 power rankings:
1)Florida Flippers- After a two season hiatus from the top spot in their own division the Flipper's debut as season 8's top team. Led by the hitting of Felix Steele and Don Leach the offense has been explosive.But it has been the pitching that has led the way with the starters going a combined 14-2 to lead the team to a early league best record of 18-4.
2)Vancouver Venom- Hottest team going right now as they have reeled off 10 straight. They have proven that last season's hit/run barrage was not a fluke as they continue to pour it on even without DH Preston Ferguson. Throw in some more stellar pitching and you have the makings of another World Series contending season.
3)St. Louis Shmoos-The move from Colorado has done wonders for the pitching staff and the offense has barely lost a step in what could be a return trip to the World Series,a place the franchise hasn't been since season 1.
4)Syracuse Demons- One of the top teams since season 1 Led by one of the best pitching staffs in the majors and an offense that can score with anybody, the Demons are again poised to make a long playoff run this season. With a couple of guys getting a little long in the tooth the GM has done a great job of signing top free agents to keep the offense rolling to their own beat.
5)Santa Fe Ragin' Flames- After an offseason of furious trades Kevbo as taken the perennial bottom dweller and raised expectations to the tune of first place in the AL South. Though it is still early the Flames' have proven they can smash the ball at their new ballpark and challenge any and all AL teams to out score them.
6)Pittsburgh Piranha-After a couple of season's of 4th place finishes the Pittsburgh franchise has leaped to the top of the NL East standings on their quest to finish from worst to first. At or near the top of all three Statistical categories(pitching,hitting,fielding) they have truly put the team in the team concept. If they can stay consistent they will give the NL East a new champion for the first time since season 3.
7)Trenton Taters- Once again competing for the NL north crown. One of the most talented teams going the taters will be at or near the top all season if they can avoid the injury bug. The owner has recently put power hitting 1st baseman Rios out there as trade bait so more talent may soon be on their way.
8)Iowa City Corn Dawgs-The latest of the NL west teams making an early season run at the division leader Shmoos(only team to win division every season). Will the Corn Dawgs have the staying power this season that others have not had in previous years? Talent wise Iowa can easily compete with anybody as they have a few real good hitters and the starting pitching can be stellar. If the bullpen can keep them in close games they could at the very least earn themselves their first playoff berth.
9)Atlanta Blowfish- Hard to say if the move to Atlanta has had any effect as they have started this season much the same way they ended last season. The hitting as been decent with the bases empty but the clutch hits have been few and far between. Pitching has been good enough to win but the bullpen has failed to hold a inning when needed. Has their NL East reign come to an end? To early to tell but thus far they trail Pittsburgh in every way.
10)Ottawa O Faces- pullmeafredo's World Series champs have started off slow but no need to be worried as they finished last season on a 6 game slide before rolling through the postseason. My preseason favorite for MVP,Carlos Chavez,has gotten off to a slow start at the plate but his potential is off the charts. Team will come around and as long as the pitching is there the O Faces will have a chance to defend their title come playoff time.
Almost there:Jacksonville RoughRiders- Afatrain has gotten his boys in contention earlier than one would think possible.
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