Post by Orioles GM (Jeff) on Oct 27, 2013 10:15:25 GMT -5
AL EAST:
The Al East will be between two teams next year, the defending al champions(yes i gave u that much respect) in the Rays, and the Orioles. Right now as it stands the Rays look to repeat and win the AL EAST crown, but with Scherzer and Cano leaving, and no money to spend, this team is most likely going to be worse than last year, but probably still good enough. The orioles have a solid team all around, though they could use another good arm next to Yu darvish and travis wood. This team is pretty solid top to bottom however and without much money looks to be set for next season, this team could definitely put up a fight in the east. And then there is a big drop-off, with the Yankees coming in 3rd as they have just enough depth over the red sox and blue jays who will finish 4th and 5th respectfully. Down the stretch the 'Sox could win some categories and play spoiler in the Al playoff race, as several of their great prospects will be called up.
Franchise Rankings:
1) Red Sox: So many great prospects and several young mlb stars already.
2) Orioles: Everyone is locked up for a while, core players are young and locked up. 4 2015 1st rounders should help
3) Rays: Team consists of youth and veterans. Only great locked up core player is Corbin. Weiters could be gone by next year
4) Blue Jays: Ehhh, but has a few good spects and will have high picks
5) Yankees: MLB team consists of all types of players but none are really great, a few half decent spects and a few picks. Future isnt looking so bright
The Al East will be between two teams next year, the defending al champions(yes i gave u that much respect) in the Rays, and the Orioles. Right now as it stands the Rays look to repeat and win the AL EAST crown, but with Scherzer and Cano leaving, and no money to spend, this team is most likely going to be worse than last year, but probably still good enough. The orioles have a solid team all around, though they could use another good arm next to Yu darvish and travis wood. This team is pretty solid top to bottom however and without much money looks to be set for next season, this team could definitely put up a fight in the east. And then there is a big drop-off, with the Yankees coming in 3rd as they have just enough depth over the red sox and blue jays who will finish 4th and 5th respectfully. Down the stretch the 'Sox could win some categories and play spoiler in the Al playoff race, as several of their great prospects will be called up.
Franchise Rankings:
1) Red Sox: So many great prospects and several young mlb stars already.
2) Orioles: Everyone is locked up for a while, core players are young and locked up. 4 2015 1st rounders should help
3) Rays: Team consists of youth and veterans. Only great locked up core player is Corbin. Weiters could be gone by next year
4) Blue Jays: Ehhh, but has a few good spects and will have high picks
5) Yankees: MLB team consists of all types of players but none are really great, a few half decent spects and a few picks. Future isnt looking so bright