MLB 13 The Show - Overall Team Ratings, Including Batting, Pitching and Defense

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by nomo17k

h&v is also a Yankee fan.....

So is 42 and nyyanks. All have been there this year.

[Glenn33]

Oh boy...gonna be a long year

[CabreraMVP]

People need to understand why the Giants are ranked so low. Yes, they won the World Series, but look at the roster. Guys like Gregor Blanco helped them in real life, but he's not going to be highly rated in the game. Even Scutaro isn't the type of guy who will be rated highly in a video game.

The Giants are better than the sum of their parts. If you break them down player for player, they are nowhere near being the most talented team in baseball. But they had an odd group of guys who were able to grind out games and win. But that doesn't translate to a video game.

[BaseballMan3]

Quote: Originally Posted by CabreraMVP

People need to understand why the Giants are ranked so low. Yes, they won the World Series, but look at the roster. Guys like Gregor Blanco helped them in real life, but he's not going to be highly rated in the game. Even Scutaro isn't the type of guy who will be rated highly in a video game. The Giants are better than the sum of their parts. If you break them down player for player, they are nowhere near being the most talented team in baseball. But they had an odd group of guys who were able to grind out games and win. But that doesn't translate to a video game.

I agree. Similar to the Oakland As

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[CabreraMVP]

"In the AL, they finished with 7th best record, 7h best run differential, losing road record, losing record outside the Central, all this despite playing in the weakest division and getting to beat up KC, Cle, Min, and an average Chi. They might have the worst defense in AL, and are slow everywhere. They get an easy playoff road and have Verlander and Miggy/Prince so people think they are some juggernaut."

The ratings aren't based on last years records, they are based on current rosters. The Tigers upgraded each of their weaknesses that made them struggle so much last year.

Brennan Boesch had a -1.5 WAR last year. He's replaced by Torii Hunter who had a WAR of 5.5.

Delmon Young had a -1.2 WAR last year. He's replaced by Martinez who had a 3 WAR in '11

They have a full year of Omar Infante, who is a huge upgrade offensively and defensively from what they got in the first half of last year from Raburn who hit .190.

And they have a full season of Anibal Sanchez.

Defensively, Austin Jackson and Hunter are two of the best (if not the best) at their positions. Infante is a very good defender and he's replacing one of the leagues worst 2nd basemen (Raburn.) Andy Dirks is the everday LF and he's just slightly below average. Even Jhonny Peralta is one of the better defenders at shortstop, despite his range. They aren't the worst.

Is it really hard to see why they are ranked highly? They were an 88 win team who got rid of all their bad players and replaced them with well above average players. They improved every single aspect of their team that could have been improved.

And also they have 3 of the best players in the league so that will boost their ratings too. And Jackson is becoming one of the games better center fielders. But they aren't top heavy, they have a great team because of the supporting cast.

[thaSLAB]

Quote: Originally Posted by nemesis04

So is 42 and nyyanks. All have been there this year.

We absolutely need more Tigers fans! Only ranked #1? Are you kiddi... oh wait... Never mind.


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[Lovesports]

Quote: Originally Posted by CabreraMVP

"In the AL, they finished with 7th best record, 7h best run differential, losing road record, losing record outside the Central, all this despite playing in the weakest division and getting to beat up KC, Cle, Min, and an average Chi. They might have the worst defense in AL, and are slow everywhere. They get an easy playoff road and have Verlander and Miggy/Prince so people think they are some juggernaut." The ratings aren't based on last years records, they are based on current rosters. The Tigers upgraded each of their weaknesses that made them struggle so much last year. Brennan Boesch had a -1.5 WAR last year. He's replaced by Torii Hunter who had a WAR of 5.5. Delmon Young had a -1.2 WAR last year. He's replaced by Martinez who had a 3 WAR in '11 They have a full year of Omar Infante, who is a huge upgrade offensively and defensively from what they got in the first half of last year from Raburn who hit .190. And they have a full season of Anibal Sanchez. Defensively, Austin Jackson and Hunter are two of the best (if not the best) at their positions. Infante is a very good defender and he's replacing one of the leagues worst 2nd basemen (Raburn.) Andy Dirks is the everday LF and he's just slightly below average. Even Jhonny Peralta is one of the better defenders at shortstop, despite his range. They aren't the worst. Is it really hard to see why they are ranked highly? They were an 88 win team who got rid of all their bad players and replaced them with well above average players. They improved every single aspect of their team that could have been improved. And also they have 3 of the best players in the league so that will boost their ratings too. And Jackson is becoming one of the games better center fielders. But they aren't top heavy, they have a great team because of the supporting cast.

If we are looking at it player for player then Yankees and Angels have the best lineups imo

[TrainerMatt21]

#3 Red Sox

As a Sox fan, I approve this (fully knowing that we are not the third best team in the league). Honestly, I'll be happy if Lester can periodically find the strike zone, Clay B. doesn't tear a hamstring sipping from the water fountain, and Lackey remembers why he was once a major league pitcher. Ortiz and Pedroia have been carrying this team for a while now. Need huge seasons from them, Ellsbury, Middlebrooks, Drew, and something from Napoli/Saltalamacchia.

Anyways, nice!