Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. “Expert” analysis by paradroid. Time for MLB power rankings! This week we'll take a look at the A.L. Central division's five teams, including the Tigers. We'll compare where they sit in our list compared to some other measures. At the top of the division are the Chicago White Sox. Sitting at #5 in our rankings,…
Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. “Expert” analysis by paradroid. Week 8 features more dominance from the N.L. West. The L.A. Dodgers rose 7 spots via a 6-0 week to join San Diego and San Francisco in the top four. Is this the best division in baseball? It certainly boasts the best 1-2-3 punch, but what about the other two teams?.…
Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. “Expert” analysis by paradroid. Thanks, Pulp Fiction! Lucky number 7 sees the Dodgers move up 8 spots by going 5-1 this week, finally beginning to recover from an inexplicable twenty game stretch where they went 5-15. Despite losing 15 in 20, L.A. is still in the top five in both runs scored (4th with 5.17…
"Yesterday" I started looking at the Lions 2021 schedule. We got through week 8 and it left the our boys at 2-6. Lets see how the second half of the season will play out.. Week 10 - @ SteelersFresh off of the bye week and the Lions will get their 7th loss. I dont know if the Steelers will make the playoffs again this…
The NFL just released the schedule for the 2021 season. There is still a lot of time until the season starts and lots of things could change but I thought it would be fun to predict how the season will go, game by game. Preseason - @ SteelersWho gives a shit? Its the preseason. Doesnt matter. Why do they even do this? Week 1…
Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. "Expert" analysis by paradroid. Zaphod, is that you? At the Met Gala? Plenty of movement in this week's edition. The White Sox, Cardinals, and Giants move into the top three, neatly displacing last week's top three into 4th, 5th, and 6th, in that order. The bottom four, however, have remained fairly static, with just a…
This post is part of a series. Click here for the introduction. Click here for part 1. Click here for part 2. Click here for part 3. Click here for part 4. "Play the game the 'right way'" So, having looked at the the ownership, management, coaching, and players in depth, what does the present (2021)and future (2023) look like for the Detroit Tigers? Well, so far the present is fairly abysmal (check…
Did you know Frodo played the Artful Dodger in a made for T.V. movie? Back again with this week's power rankings! Thanks to Stemshul for devising the ranking system and compiling the results all year. Look out for the the Dodgers as they tumble down the rankings. A 2-5 week, including a doubleheader sweep by the Chicago Cubs yesterday has the Dodgers out of…
Hey, the 2021 NFL draft just happened over the weekend! How did the Lions do? Did they address some of the needs we talked about it the rebuild review? What did the national media think? Is the Holmes/Campbell plan coalescing? Will we keep hearing about biting kneecaps as long as Dan Campbell is the coach? I think I can answer that last one right…
This post is part of a series. Click here for the introduction. Click here for part 1. Click here for part 2. Click here for part 3. Ditto Let's talk Tigers' roster! Baseball is a very structured game with constant individual match-ups (pitcher vs. hitter, fielder vs ball, etc., fielder vs. baserunner), so, for a team game, each player's ability to execute each play is incredibly important. Great coaching, other…
