Post by Jays GM (Sanders) on Jun 18, 2014 20:55:46 GMT -5
1. Arizona Diamondbacks
Jason has put together one of the top teams in the league. He has managed to retain superstars like Andrew McCutchen, Adrian Beltre, Alex Rios, and Ryan Braun while still maintaining a slew of picks and a solid farm highlighted by young players like Josh Bell, Derek Fisher, and Lewis Thorpe. Jason has also put together one of the top rotations in the league led by Cy Young candiadate Johnny Cueto and other solid arms like Madison Bumgarner, Hyun-Jin Ryu, and Justin Verlander. His infield led Beltre also features solid young players in Salvador Perez, Starlin Castro, and Anthony Rendon. Last but not least his bullpen is led by top closer Greg Holland and several reliable relievers who are great for holds. The Diamondbacks are one of the top contenders for a title this year.
Current - A+
Future - A
GM - A
2. Colorado Rockies
Everyone on his team is or was hurt at some point so far during this season and I think this will cause him to fall just shy of the postseason. However, his core is very solid (Sale, Eaton, Castellanos, Zimmerman) and Jake has a good chance of making a run for the title next year. His farm is average compared to the rest of the league led by newly acquired Adalberto Mejia. Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez may become an amnesty candidate in the near future if he can't find his form playing stateside.
Current - B+
Future - B+
GM - B+
3. San Francisco Giants
Paul has put together a solid group of guys but is probably still a few years away from contending. His pitching is the highlight of his team led by rising stars Sonny Gray and Yordano Ventura. His outfield looks promising with Oswaldo Arcia and Corey Dickerson both having solid years but Matt Kemp and his ugly contract need to be dealt with. His infield has no players worth mentioning. Paul does have a solid farm however led by JP Crawford, Devon Travis, Nick Gordon, and Edwin Escobar. The Giants gave a pretty good pick situation as well.
Current - C
Future - B
GM - B+
4. Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin has one of the surprise teams of the year as he is fighting for a wild card spot when no one predicted his team to even come close to playoff contention. He will need Cliff Lee back to make a run though. Kevin's team is led by who most consider is the best pitcher in the league, Clayton Kershaw, Adrian Gonzalez, and Nelson Cruz who is having a solid bounceback year after his PED suspension. Scott Kazmir has proved to be a great addition for Kevin and he is on a favorable contract. On the flip side, Ryan Howard has on a "non-favorable" contract that Kevin will need to address. Kevin's biggest problem is that his overall team is aging and he will need to retool sooner later. Most of his players are on FA contracts and not the 6 year scale. His farm has no players worth mentioning.
Current - B
Future - B-
GM - B
5. San Diego Padres
All my life's a circle;
Sunrise and sundown;
Moon rolls thru the nighttime;
Till the daybreak comes around.
All my life's a circle;
But I can't tell you why;
Season's spinning round again;
The years keep rollin' by.
Jack continues to gather solid players and then ship them off for other pieces. His only MLB pieces worth mentioning are Curtis Granderson, Erik Johnson, and Jose Iglesias who is out for the year. His farm however is fairly solid led by Noah Syndergaard, Jorge Alfaro, and Trey Ball. Looking to finish off this year finish in a bottom 4 position, Jack is without his pick. He has an average pick situation aside from that.
Current - F
Future - C+
GM - E
Jason has put together one of the top teams in the league. He has managed to retain superstars like Andrew McCutchen, Adrian Beltre, Alex Rios, and Ryan Braun while still maintaining a slew of picks and a solid farm highlighted by young players like Josh Bell, Derek Fisher, and Lewis Thorpe. Jason has also put together one of the top rotations in the league led by Cy Young candiadate Johnny Cueto and other solid arms like Madison Bumgarner, Hyun-Jin Ryu, and Justin Verlander. His infield led Beltre also features solid young players in Salvador Perez, Starlin Castro, and Anthony Rendon. Last but not least his bullpen is led by top closer Greg Holland and several reliable relievers who are great for holds. The Diamondbacks are one of the top contenders for a title this year.
Current - A+
Future - A
GM - A
2. Colorado Rockies
Everyone on his team is or was hurt at some point so far during this season and I think this will cause him to fall just shy of the postseason. However, his core is very solid (Sale, Eaton, Castellanos, Zimmerman) and Jake has a good chance of making a run for the title next year. His farm is average compared to the rest of the league led by newly acquired Adalberto Mejia. Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez may become an amnesty candidate in the near future if he can't find his form playing stateside.
Current - B+
Future - B+
GM - B+
3. San Francisco Giants
Paul has put together a solid group of guys but is probably still a few years away from contending. His pitching is the highlight of his team led by rising stars Sonny Gray and Yordano Ventura. His outfield looks promising with Oswaldo Arcia and Corey Dickerson both having solid years but Matt Kemp and his ugly contract need to be dealt with. His infield has no players worth mentioning. Paul does have a solid farm however led by JP Crawford, Devon Travis, Nick Gordon, and Edwin Escobar. The Giants gave a pretty good pick situation as well.
Current - C
Future - B
GM - B+
4. Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin has one of the surprise teams of the year as he is fighting for a wild card spot when no one predicted his team to even come close to playoff contention. He will need Cliff Lee back to make a run though. Kevin's team is led by who most consider is the best pitcher in the league, Clayton Kershaw, Adrian Gonzalez, and Nelson Cruz who is having a solid bounceback year after his PED suspension. Scott Kazmir has proved to be a great addition for Kevin and he is on a favorable contract. On the flip side, Ryan Howard has on a "non-favorable" contract that Kevin will need to address. Kevin's biggest problem is that his overall team is aging and he will need to retool sooner later. Most of his players are on FA contracts and not the 6 year scale. His farm has no players worth mentioning.
Current - B
Future - B-
GM - B
5. San Diego Padres
All my life's a circle;
Sunrise and sundown;
Moon rolls thru the nighttime;
Till the daybreak comes around.
All my life's a circle;
But I can't tell you why;
Season's spinning round again;
The years keep rollin' by.
Jack continues to gather solid players and then ship them off for other pieces. His only MLB pieces worth mentioning are Curtis Granderson, Erik Johnson, and Jose Iglesias who is out for the year. His farm however is fairly solid led by Noah Syndergaard, Jorge Alfaro, and Trey Ball. Looking to finish off this year finish in a bottom 4 position, Jack is without his pick. He has an average pick situation aside from that.
Current - F
Future - C+
GM - E