MLB 15 The Show Power Rankings: Pitchers and Catchers Report Edition

[breakfastcat]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Pitchers and Catchers Report Edition

Just to have a list to compare, this is SI's power rankings.

1. Nats
2. Dodgers
3. Cards
4. Mariners
5. Angeles
6. Tigers
7. Blue Jays
8. Red Sox
9. Padres
10. Pirates
11. Giants
12. Indians
13. Orioles
14. Athletics
15. White Sox
16. Marlins
17. Cubs
18. Yankees
19. Royals
20. Mets
21. Rays
22. Rangers
23. Brewers
24. Astros
25. Reds
26. Braves
27. Twins
28. Phillies
29. Rockies
30. Diamondbacks

This is MUCH better.

[HozAndMoose]

Re: MLB 15 The Show Power Rankings: Pitchers and Catchers Report Edition

Guess a lot of people will be surprised when we win the Central.

[xCULLO]

I'm a little confused, is this a power rankings of the teams they most want to play with, or an actual real life power ranking?

[HozAndMoose]

I'm a little confused, is this a power rankings of the teams they most want to play with, or an actual real life power ranking?

Real life rankings. In the opinion of the people that post them of curse.

[xCULLO]

Real life rankings. In the opinion of the people that post them of curse.

Okay then yeah I do not agree with these, lol.

[HypoLuxa13]

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The Cubs are "overflowing with talent at every position"? Yes, but that is spread across all levels of the minor leagues primarily. Not sure how that makes someone think they are #2 Power Ranking for 2015? Maybe by 2017, but more like in the 9-12 range is appropriate for this year. 82-85 wins is realistic this year given how much of their talent is 25 or younger. Their 40 man roster is NOT overflowing... yet.

[teebee]

I'm not going to go as far as saying you should be fired for this "power ranking" but you should definitely be fired for this power ranking.

[ManiacalMF]

"...the Dodgers have to be considered the favorite to win it all in 2015."

Isn't that what they said going into the 2014 Postseason? And having said that...GO GIANTS!

[andrewochs615]

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Orioles had a bit of a fluky year with pitching? You mean the team with the most wins in the division over the past 3 years. HAHA what a joke this list is.

[Jimmydm90]

Re: MLB 15 The Show Power Rankings: Pitchers and Catchers Report Edition

"...the Dodgers have to be considered the favorite to win it all in 2015."



Isn't that what they said going into the 2014 Postseason? And having said that...GO GIANTS!

The lower the Giants go on people's expectations the higher their chances of winning it all... As long as it's an even year...

[andrewochs615]

Re: MLB 15 The Show Power Rankings: Pitchers and Catchers Report Edition

The Cubs are "overflowing with talent at every position"? Yes, but that is spread across all levels of the minor leagues primarily. Not sure how that makes someone think they are #2 Power Ranking for 2015? Maybe by 2017, but more like in the 9-12 range is appropriate for this year. 82-85 wins is realistic this year given how much of their talent is 25 or younger. Their 40 man roster is NOT overflowing... yet.

Because if you are the Cubs, prospects don't ever fail

[HozAndMoose]

Re: MLB 15 The Show Power Rankings: Pitchers and Catchers Report Edition

Lets not forget this is an opinion. You dont have to like it.

[BenGerman]

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First of all, I appreciate the response. The more I get into all of this stuff, more I'm ready for Spring Training to get here.

Real life rankings. In the opinion of the people that post them of curse.

This is actually incorrect.

For all complaining about the list (that's what lists are made for though, right?) this is a power ranking of teams in MLB: The Show, not necessarily real life. I took things like exciting new rosters (i.e. the Cubs) and blended that with how good the team will be. So yeah, big offseasons played a role in the rankings because they'll be more exciting to play with in The Show this year.

Some of the teams you guys are arguing about:

Pittsburgh: FanGraphs is projecting them as the 14th best team in the MLB.
Oakland: Projected as a top ten team by both FanGraphs and Streamers.
Cubs: This is slightly biased on my part, given how much I love their younger players and how smart I think their front office is. Bryant is going to surprise a ton of people.

As for the Astros, someone mentioned Altuve. I LOVE Altuve, but as you can see, I only devoted a sentence or two to each team. He's a good player, but if I mentioned him I also have to mention guys like Zobrist, Kinsler, etc.

The best record in baseball last year is ranked 12th? This clearly just a list of the loudest offseasons. Cubs 2nd? Red Sox 4th? Give me a break. Can't do anything but laugh at this.

I actually have the Angels higher than a lot of projections do. Keith Law is also pretty down on the Angels this year, if I remember correctly. I think it's all going to come down to pitching for them, because I doubt guys like Calhoun have a repeat performance. Obviously, I could be wrong.

Hope this helps understand my position behind the rankings! I'd expect nothing less than some passionate fans on OS. Ready to get the season started so this stuff will sort itself out. If it helps, I ranked my Phillies third to last

[Lisac]

Cubs are my favorite team and the team i use every year in The Show and this year will be no exception. But 2 overall is way to high. My guess is somewhere tween 9 and 14. It will be fun to have the young guns and be able to play at the renovated Wrigley. Just hope they fixed the wind so it playes more life like.

[Knight165]

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Is this The Show rankings?
I thought this was O.S. ranking the teams.

M.K.
Knight165