1.
Applebaum(1)- Sometimes a team scores so many
runs, it doesn’t matter how average they are defensively; they’re going to win
a lot of games. In 2010 Lapine won the championship ranked first in offense but
10th in runs against. In 2011 Team Pollock won it all ranked first
in offense but just 13th in runs against. This is what we’re looking
at with Applebaum this year.
2.
Jacoby (6)- They’re the opposite of team Applebaum
in that it’s their incredible defense that makes them an elite team despite an
average offense. That being said, the big surprise to me is that their
offensive output has been as respectable as it’s been. Ranked 9th in
Runs Scored average, Team Jacoby doesn’t need to be an offensive juggernaut to
compete for another title.
3.
Carlin (5)- A lot is said about the power combo
of Goldstein/Cytryn, but they are also the only team that has four games of
giving up six or fewer runs (and it’s been the last four consecutively). The
future missed Cytryn games will eventually obscure this team’s true regular
season potential; however, this could be the first time since 2006 that Carlin
wins it all.
4.
Feldman (3)- They’re here due to inactivity.
Just as good as the teams above
5.
Randell (4)- It’s hard ranking a 5-1 team who
has been so impressive only #5, but some team had to draw the short stick. If
there’s one Achilles heel it’s an inconsistent offense. Still they’re part of a
top 5 that to me has started separated themselves slightly from the rest of the
pack.
6.
Beilis (2)- Maybe this is too big a drop for a
team who lost because they were without their pitcher, but when the other teams
in the power rankings have been this strong, then this is what happens. I don’t
expect them to give up 19 runs again, but the lack of offense remains a
concern.
7.
Mamone (NR)- Because of their late start to the
season promptly followed by two losses, Team Mamone has flew under the radar.
Since then, however, they have won three in a row, two of which by at least 13
runs. Their defense has stabilized and now is among the best in the league
while the offense has already had three games producing 12 or more runs. It may
have taken a month, but it looks like Team Mamone is back on track.
8.
Marrone(8)- Did not play last week so not much
to sa. Their matchup against Mamone this week might be a battle to stay in the
top 8.
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