64/60 Power Rankings Week 16

Overall

1. BC Dingers 104.5
2. BCFP 99
3. 9irons 91.5
4. Worldwide 87
5. Colonels 84
6. Smackers 77
7. Carp 75
7. 41129ers 75
9. Stars 70
10. H&D 68
11. Vonderheides 61
12. Duckies 44

Hitting

1. Dingers 64.5
2. BCFP 59
3. Worldwide 55
4. Colonels 47
5. 9irons 43
6. 41129ers 34.5
7. Smackers 32
8. Stars 30
9. Carp 28.5
10. Duckies 28
11. H&D 24
12. Vonderheides 22.5


Pitching

1. 9irons 48.5
2. Carp 46.5
3. Smackers 45
4. H&D 44
5. 41129ers 40.5
6. Dingers 40
6. Stars 40
6. BCFP 40
9. Vonderheides 38.5
10. Colonels 37
11. Worldwide 32
12. Duckies 16


Missing Parts for the Playoff Push.

BC Dingers- No real weakness on this squad. Offensively the Dingers could use another SB threat but Ellsbury will provide the remedy for that issue when he returns in the next couple of weeks. Back end of the rotation is questionable at this point but Anderson should return by weeks end. Could use a definitive closer as all three of his options could be out of a job by next week.

9irons- Certainly needs some offensive help. The 9irons have a respectable offensive ranking of 43 but in HR/Runs and RBI their is a large discrepencie between the 9irons and the top offensive teams in the league. Morneau and Utley will eventually return but even with those additions another big bat would be welcomed. Pitching wise the 9irons have been tops in the league nearly all season and no major issues are apparent.

Worldwide- One of the elite offensive squads in the league but is in need of a elite SB threat as Worldwide is second to last in the league in SB. Pitching is in need of an upgrade. Even though Jimenez has struggled of late the front end of the rotation is among the leagues best. Another closer or two would eliminate some of the lesser quality back end rotation options and would increase the low Save totals of Worldwide.

Colonels- First and foremost activity will certainly help. Secondly the Colonels could use some help offensively. Much like the 9irons statistically they look good but their is some significant distance between the Colonels and the top offensive squads. The Colonels could use another solid starter and could part with a closer to accomplish this.

Stars- Another team in need of an offensive threat. The Stars could really use a across the board producer who is a contributor in every stat. Pitching wise the Stars could use another arm. The Stars could chose to go with 3 Closers which would increase the SV opportunities while at the same time bolstering the rotation by eliminating the weakest link.

41129ers- The man does so much tweaking that it's hard to keep up with him. Assuming the Soria deal goes through then the 41129ers could be in need for another starter. Even with the addition of Soria another closer would be welcomed. Offensively this team needs a major power hitter and run producing threat. Outside of Hamilton this team has no player who is a threat to produce 100 RBI on the year.

BCFP- Would love to add a stud pitcher by the deadline. Much like the Dingers, all four of my closers could be 7th or 8th inning guys by next week, outside of Fuentes. Therfore a reliable option would be attractive. One of the 3 elite offensive squads in the league with no weakness if all players remain healthy.

Carp- Another team with a large discrepencie on offense. The Carp really needs more depth. The Carp is very top heavy on offense with the likes of Votto, Werth, A Rod and Zimmerman. Perhaps package one of these players for two or three Ty Wigginton type players. Would make a perfect trading partner for the 41129ers. Really good rotation and bullpen depth. Has not issues at the moment with the pitching staff.

Vonderheides- Has struggled all season on offense and has made attempts to better the situation over the last two months. Braun hasn't been the elite level player you would expect nor has Longoria. Add Dunn and Cruz to the mix the Vonderheides have nice pieces to bring back more depth. Pitching wise the Vondies could use some additional closers to assist Cordero and in the process cut down on some of the back end of the rotation question marks.

Smackers- Another team that changes so frequently it's hard to keep up. If the pending trade is approved then the Smackers would add some much needed starting pitching. This move will also allow the Smackers to drop some of the K/9 killing starters and improve his pitching across the board. On offense the Smackers are in desperate need of a marquee player and would be a perfect trading partner for a team such as the Carp or the Vondies who need to add depth. The Smackers have plenty of viable options but are void of a superstar who can often carry a team.

H&D- Somehow this team has hung on all season. It could be wonderful management by AC who tirelessly reads Baseball Prospectus and searches the web to find the latest trends and projections into the future. Though this team is in 11th place they would likly be better just staying put. Most of their struggles this season can be attributed to poor hitting which is the result of an injury to Tulo along with down years from A. Hill, Aramis Ramirez and Joe Mauer. Only Mauer could possibly warrant two B players in return so your better of hoping for the best going forward. Ramirez has been on fire the last two weeks while Mauer had 7 RBI on Monday. Should this team begin to hit the pitching is among the leauges best with no apparent weakness. Latos could be shutdown at some point but I find it hard to believe that the Padres would pull the plug in the middle of a pennant race. Niether Axford or Capps aren't locks to finish the season as the man but niether have warranted losing the job. Besides if this team runs into trouble no doubt AC already has a plan in place.

Rubber Duckies- No worth analyzing. Start building for 2015.