W8tilnxtyr is a new owner to HBD with 3 partial seasons under his belt
Name/Marital Status: SEAN/married
Age: 47
Job: Environmental Specialist 2 (Ohio EPA - State of Ohio) -
Location: Columbus, Ohio COMMISH EDIT: Columbus is one of my favorite random cities. As a Canadian I'm sure Columbus is in an uproar over the Rich Nash trade........crickets?
Favorite HBD Moment: Finishing my very first season (Pioneer League) 72-90, third place...NOT LOSING 100 GAMES! ;-) COMMISH EDIT: If you go through your HBD career and never lose 100 games you'll have a very successful career
Favorite sports teams: Originally from Cleveland, so I'm a huge Cleveland sports fan...I guess you can call it a "genetic disorder"! Ha! Favorite teams...Indians, Browns, Cavaliers COMMISH EDIT: Being a Cleveland fan has got to be the toughest in all of sports fandom
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Preseason S25 Power Ranks (1-5)
1. Salt Lake City
For the 2nd time in the last 4 years an NL team has brought home the WS title. I continually made jokes in the power rankings last year that if step 1 in the SLC rebuild was a 20+ win (S23-24) improvement we should all be worried about Step 2. Well it turns out Step 2 was the Morman's 2nd WS title. Can't say I didn't warn you.
2. San Fransico
Six Straight 100+ win seasons, Best Record in Hunter the last 4 seasons, 3 WS appearances in the last 4............All roads to a title go through San Fransisco. If other owners are looking to nitpick for self-assurance, SF did ship off several key contributors from last year in the pre-season and lost Q. Lary to FA. Also SF is 0-2 in his last WS appearances...........I would then remind everyone that Bjb's farm system is a revolving door of All-Stars
3. Kansas City
2nd Best record in Hunter last 3 seasons........ Zero divison titles.......such is the fate of those in the AL West. Ptowner got creative in the off-season to fix his salary concerns while minimizing the damage to his roster. Every pres-season I predict that KC will graduate from Bridesmaid to Bride, following Murphy's Law, the year I don't predicut it, it will occur.
4. New Orleans
New Orleans took a giant leap forward last year improving their win total by 16 games. Sometimes you can write off a large jump to being a fluke. However, when the owner tells you prior to the season not to forget him in the Power Rankings and puts me on notice that his team is ready to compete, you take notice. It looks like NO has inherited the SLC joke. If Step 1 is a 16 Win improvement and a trip to the NLCS what isStep 2?
5. Louisville
The S24 champs stumbled last year in the playoffs, after wrapping up the AL 2-seed we were bounced by the Smokies in round 2. The roster boasts ALL of the key contributors from the S24 title team but the depth of competition in the league continues to increase, while the Sluggers get slightly older. The greying of the Louisville beards pushes us out of the top 3 for the first time in a season and a half.
The top 5 are very similar to last season, however with all of the off-season movement expect to see some new names in Part 2 (6-10)
For the 2nd time in the last 4 years an NL team has brought home the WS title. I continually made jokes in the power rankings last year that if step 1 in the SLC rebuild was a 20+ win (S23-24) improvement we should all be worried about Step 2. Well it turns out Step 2 was the Morman's 2nd WS title. Can't say I didn't warn you.
2. San Fransico
Six Straight 100+ win seasons, Best Record in Hunter the last 4 seasons, 3 WS appearances in the last 4............All roads to a title go through San Fransisco. If other owners are looking to nitpick for self-assurance, SF did ship off several key contributors from last year in the pre-season and lost Q. Lary to FA. Also SF is 0-2 in his last WS appearances...........I would then remind everyone that Bjb's farm system is a revolving door of All-Stars
3. Kansas City
2nd Best record in Hunter last 3 seasons........ Zero divison titles.......such is the fate of those in the AL West. Ptowner got creative in the off-season to fix his salary concerns while minimizing the damage to his roster. Every pres-season I predict that KC will graduate from Bridesmaid to Bride, following Murphy's Law, the year I don't predicut it, it will occur.
4. New Orleans
New Orleans took a giant leap forward last year improving their win total by 16 games. Sometimes you can write off a large jump to being a fluke. However, when the owner tells you prior to the season not to forget him in the Power Rankings and puts me on notice that his team is ready to compete, you take notice. It looks like NO has inherited the SLC joke. If Step 1 is a 16 Win improvement and a trip to the NLCS what isStep 2?
5. Louisville
The S24 champs stumbled last year in the playoffs, after wrapping up the AL 2-seed we were bounced by the Smokies in round 2. The roster boasts ALL of the key contributors from the S24 title team but the depth of competition in the league continues to increase, while the Sluggers get slightly older. The greying of the Louisville beards pushes us out of the top 3 for the first time in a season and a half.
The top 5 are very similar to last season, however with all of the off-season movement expect to see some new names in Part 2 (6-10)
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Power Ranks End of Season- S24
Quick power ranks to end the season
1. San Fransisco (112-50) Previous Ranks (2, 2)
The Night Demons are the Michael Myers of Hunter just when you think they might FINALLY lose the divison.........OH MY GOD............he's still alive. KC took an axe to SF's back but it wasn't enough.
2. Kansas City (111-51) Previous Rank (1, 1)
1 win short of the divison title.....2nd best record in ALL of Hunter. One extra round on the road to the WS
3. Louisville (99-63) Previous Rank (3, 3)
Defending Champ. I've said it before I'll say it again, 3rd best team but a pitching staff capable of knocking any team off. Get to avoid KC and SF till ALCS
4. Salt Lake City (101-61) Previous Rank (4, 4)
Top 4 surprisingly consistent. Last year's NL rep and the #1 seed in the NL this season
5. New Orleans (99-62) Previous Rank (5, 7)
Bigtex1 put me on notice that his team was going to be a force and the #2 seed in the NL proved him right
6. Pittsburgh (89-73) Previous (7, NR)
New Orleans holds the best exp win % in the NL.....SLC is 3rd...... the Stubbadubbas are 2nd. I know that Hunter isn't the only world where Dizz's teams fall short of Exp win %
7. Charlotte (90-72) Previous (NR,NR)
One of the hottest teams in the 2nd half of the season. 4th best record in entire AL.
8. Philadelphia (89-73) Previous (NR, 5)
Not sure what Hineiii will think of this rank. To start the season I put him 5 and the Phillies started terribly, I left him out of the ranks and they rallied to make the playoffs..... what does 8 mean?
9. Jacksonville (89-73) Previous Rank (Hourourable Mention, HM)
After two honourable mentions Jacksonville cracks the top 10.
10. St. Louis (84-78) Previous Rank (NR, NR)
Tough break for the Browns, 5th best record in the AL.......Outside looking in for the playoffs. Hopefully, a Power Rank shout out is some consolation
Honourable Mention
Atlanta, Washington, Durham & Vancouver
1. San Fransisco (112-50) Previous Ranks (2, 2)
The Night Demons are the Michael Myers of Hunter just when you think they might FINALLY lose the divison.........OH MY GOD............he's still alive. KC took an axe to SF's back but it wasn't enough.
2. Kansas City (111-51) Previous Rank (1, 1)
1 win short of the divison title.....2nd best record in ALL of Hunter. One extra round on the road to the WS
3. Louisville (99-63) Previous Rank (3, 3)
Defending Champ. I've said it before I'll say it again, 3rd best team but a pitching staff capable of knocking any team off. Get to avoid KC and SF till ALCS
4. Salt Lake City (101-61) Previous Rank (4, 4)
Top 4 surprisingly consistent. Last year's NL rep and the #1 seed in the NL this season
5. New Orleans (99-62) Previous Rank (5, 7)
Bigtex1 put me on notice that his team was going to be a force and the #2 seed in the NL proved him right
6. Pittsburgh (89-73) Previous (7, NR)
New Orleans holds the best exp win % in the NL.....SLC is 3rd...... the Stubbadubbas are 2nd. I know that Hunter isn't the only world where Dizz's teams fall short of Exp win %
7. Charlotte (90-72) Previous (NR,NR)
One of the hottest teams in the 2nd half of the season. 4th best record in entire AL.
8. Philadelphia (89-73) Previous (NR, 5)
Not sure what Hineiii will think of this rank. To start the season I put him 5 and the Phillies started terribly, I left him out of the ranks and they rallied to make the playoffs..... what does 8 mean?
9. Jacksonville (89-73) Previous Rank (Hourourable Mention, HM)
After two honourable mentions Jacksonville cracks the top 10.
10. St. Louis (84-78) Previous Rank (NR, NR)
Tough break for the Browns, 5th best record in the AL.......Outside looking in for the playoffs. Hopefully, a Power Rank shout out is some consolation
Honourable Mention
Atlanta, Washington, Durham & Vancouver
Monday, October 1, 2012
Power Ranks (6-10)- Mid-Season
6. Atlanta Previous Rank (9)
As I commented in my first Power Ranks, I always overlook Atlanta and there they are at the end of the season always in playoff contention.
The Cheese Grits own the 4th best record in the AL, the offense is being led by Darrin Blake who was a savvy off-season signing.
Some teams know there their bread is buttered, in Atlanta they know where there "Grits are Cheese" and that's their pitching staff. Specifically Gerniomo Sanchez a sure fire Cy Young finalist with numbers of 14-2, 2.75 ERA.
7. Pittsburgh Previous Rank (NR)
Dizz was worried about jinxing his team with his statement about having the 2nd best team ERA. Well I figured I'd double-down on the Jinx Factor and throw the stink of the Power Ranks on him as well.
The Stubbabubbas while leading the NL North are actually underacheiving, their expected win % is a full 50pts above current .514 win %
8. Boise Previous Rank (NR)
Boise makes their first Power Ranks since, the first edition last season. At the time I stated "It would be unfair not to include the team with the best record in all of Hunter. I believe thta jbburner has made several strong moves to improved his organization however, I think it will still be another 1-2 seasons before he reaps "playoff" fruits for his labour in the field. That said, this spot is a tip of a cap to a great start to the season"
So it looks like it was 1 season before they interjected themselves into the playoff race. Unfortunately for the Taters they reside in the NL West which means either themselves or the Cheese Grits will miss the playoffs unjustly
9. Vancouver Previous Rank (NR)
At the start of the Power Ranks there was a lot of consistency, at the end there are ALOT of new teams jumping into the fray
Dawiseguy joined Hunter as a replacement owner last season. He took over for Iain and didn't miss a beat leading the team to the playoffs. In his 2nd year Vancouver has gotten even better, the team is lead by a murders row in the middle of the lineup (Branch Grander, Luis Felix & R. Guerrero). The trio has combined for 87HR & 296 RBI.
10. Augusta Previous Rank (8)
After last season Hunter returned 31 of 32 owners.......the only new guy Cincybang. It didn't take him long to welcome himself to the NL East lead.
The only thing that caused Augusta to drop from last Power Ranks is they are outperforming their exp. win % by 20 pts
Honourable Mention: Jacksonville, San Juan, Minnesota and Richmond
As I commented in my first Power Ranks, I always overlook Atlanta and there they are at the end of the season always in playoff contention.
The Cheese Grits own the 4th best record in the AL, the offense is being led by Darrin Blake who was a savvy off-season signing.
Some teams know there their bread is buttered, in Atlanta they know where there "Grits are Cheese" and that's their pitching staff. Specifically Gerniomo Sanchez a sure fire Cy Young finalist with numbers of 14-2, 2.75 ERA.
7. Pittsburgh Previous Rank (NR)
Dizz was worried about jinxing his team with his statement about having the 2nd best team ERA. Well I figured I'd double-down on the Jinx Factor and throw the stink of the Power Ranks on him as well.
The Stubbabubbas while leading the NL North are actually underacheiving, their expected win % is a full 50pts above current .514 win %
8. Boise Previous Rank (NR)
Boise makes their first Power Ranks since, the first edition last season. At the time I stated "It would be unfair not to include the team with the best record in all of Hunter. I believe thta jbburner has made several strong moves to improved his organization however, I think it will still be another 1-2 seasons before he reaps "playoff" fruits for his labour in the field. That said, this spot is a tip of a cap to a great start to the season"
So it looks like it was 1 season before they interjected themselves into the playoff race. Unfortunately for the Taters they reside in the NL West which means either themselves or the Cheese Grits will miss the playoffs unjustly
9. Vancouver Previous Rank (NR)
At the start of the Power Ranks there was a lot of consistency, at the end there are ALOT of new teams jumping into the fray
Dawiseguy joined Hunter as a replacement owner last season. He took over for Iain and didn't miss a beat leading the team to the playoffs. In his 2nd year Vancouver has gotten even better, the team is lead by a murders row in the middle of the lineup (Branch Grander, Luis Felix & R. Guerrero). The trio has combined for 87HR & 296 RBI.
10. Augusta Previous Rank (8)
After last season Hunter returned 31 of 32 owners.......the only new guy Cincybang. It didn't take him long to welcome himself to the NL East lead.
The only thing that caused Augusta to drop from last Power Ranks is they are outperforming their exp. win % by 20 pts
Honourable Mention: Jacksonville, San Juan, Minnesota and Richmond
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Power Ranks: Mid-Season (1-5)
1. Kansas City: Previous Rank (1)
The #1 team in the pre-season is still the #1 team at the 2/3 mark. Kansas City has the best record in Hunter and sits 3 games clear of San Fran in the AL West. The Comets have been streaking all-season having scored 50 more runs than their closest competition. It would be one thing of they were all hit but no pitch but they also own the 7th best world ERA.
I glad Pt stuck around because he is a great owner....... although it certainly hurt Louisvilles chance's at a title defense
2. San Fransisco: Previous Rank (2)
The Night Demons are probably facing the most serious threat to their division title since S12. That said they are still the 2nd best team in Hunter. I am very glad I'm not a member of the AL West.
Bjb's boys boast the world's best ERA and the 3rd best offense and 3rd best defense....... yeah they are good at EVERYTHING. The only solace the rest of the AL can take is given KC and SF dominance with the way the seeding works they will play prior to the ALCS.
3. Louisville: Previous Rank (3)
Well thus far, things have been pretty consistent. I am happy with the title defense that my team has put together, barring a collaspse the Sluggers should claim the #2 seed and avoid SF and KC until the ALCS.
The Sluggers are living up to their moniker with the 2nd most runs, 2nd best defense & 4th best team ERA..........it's a little disheartening to have that level of success and have to look in the mirror and say "You only deserve a bronze"
4. Salt Lake City: Previous Rank (4)
Trust me, a shake up is coming soon, I do eventually change the order. I don't want you to think because I was under the gun time-wise I just reposted the same power ranks :)
Salt Lake City last year's NL World Series Rep is once again the class of the NL. 67 Wins puts the Mormans 3 wins clear of the 2nd best NL team and gives them the 4th best record in Hunter. I joked in the first power ranks that last season was Step #1 in their rebuilding plan and they made the World Series. I'm still worried about Step #2
5. New Orleans: Previous Rank (7)
At the start of the season I stated I thought New Orleans had the best rotation outside of SF, KC & Lou. I still believe that statement and the numbers come close to bearing it out (NO is 6th in ERA). I also like the moxie of BigTex. He put me on notice before the first Power Ranks not to overlook his roster.
I thought I was giving NO a strong ranking given the 12 year playoff drought, obviously I needed to be more aggressive with my ranking
The #1 team in the pre-season is still the #1 team at the 2/3 mark. Kansas City has the best record in Hunter and sits 3 games clear of San Fran in the AL West. The Comets have been streaking all-season having scored 50 more runs than their closest competition. It would be one thing of they were all hit but no pitch but they also own the 7th best world ERA.
I glad Pt stuck around because he is a great owner....... although it certainly hurt Louisvilles chance's at a title defense
2. San Fransisco: Previous Rank (2)
The Night Demons are probably facing the most serious threat to their division title since S12. That said they are still the 2nd best team in Hunter. I am very glad I'm not a member of the AL West.
Bjb's boys boast the world's best ERA and the 3rd best offense and 3rd best defense....... yeah they are good at EVERYTHING. The only solace the rest of the AL can take is given KC and SF dominance with the way the seeding works they will play prior to the ALCS.
3. Louisville: Previous Rank (3)
Well thus far, things have been pretty consistent. I am happy with the title defense that my team has put together, barring a collaspse the Sluggers should claim the #2 seed and avoid SF and KC until the ALCS.
The Sluggers are living up to their moniker with the 2nd most runs, 2nd best defense & 4th best team ERA..........it's a little disheartening to have that level of success and have to look in the mirror and say "You only deserve a bronze"
4. Salt Lake City: Previous Rank (4)
Trust me, a shake up is coming soon, I do eventually change the order. I don't want you to think because I was under the gun time-wise I just reposted the same power ranks :)
Salt Lake City last year's NL World Series Rep is once again the class of the NL. 67 Wins puts the Mormans 3 wins clear of the 2nd best NL team and gives them the 4th best record in Hunter. I joked in the first power ranks that last season was Step #1 in their rebuilding plan and they made the World Series. I'm still worried about Step #2
5. New Orleans: Previous Rank (7)
At the start of the season I stated I thought New Orleans had the best rotation outside of SF, KC & Lou. I still believe that statement and the numbers come close to bearing it out (NO is 6th in ERA). I also like the moxie of BigTex. He put me on notice before the first Power Ranks not to overlook his roster.
I thought I was giving NO a strong ranking given the 12 year playoff drought, obviously I needed to be more aggressive with my ranking
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