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

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by ParisB

Umm, they were towards the top in many statistical categories, despite a brutal April where nobody hit. They have a well rounded and balanced lineup top to bottom. Lol @ the selective stat picking trying to make them into negative players.

From about the point Trout was called up, they led or were at the top of the league in most offensive categories and I believe wins.

To say they only have Trout and Trumbo going for them is absurd but this thread has been full of absurdity.

[ParisB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lovesports

http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/team/_/stat/fielding 3rd in least amount of team errors. Those are"my" stats. Do a bit more research yourself before you start challenging people and their source

That is like saying Freddy Sanchez is a better hitter than Albert Pujols because he had a higher batting average.

[ParisB]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

From about the point Trout was called up, they led or were at the top of the league in most offensive categories and I believe wins. To say they only have Trout and Trumbo going for them is absurd but this thread has been full of absurdity.

Yup. Now they added Josh Hamilton and will have Trout all season. Their lineup led the league in WAR despite the horrific April. They can mash with the best of them, steal bases, go 1st to 3rd, draw walks. Their offense is multidimensional top to bottom.

[bkrich83]

[quote=ParisB;2044743432]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

From about the point Trout was called up, they led or were at the top of the league in most offensive categories and I believe wins. To say they only have Trout and Trumbo going for them is absurd but this thread has been full of absurdity.[/QUOTE Yup. Now they added Josh Hamilton and will have Trout all season. Their lineup led the league in WAR despite the horrific April. They can mash with the best of them, steal bases, go 1st to 3rd, draw walks. Their offense is multidimensional top to bottom.

What I like about the lineup is it's balanced and they've got some flexibility. Still worried about Bourjos in center, but he's as good of a CF as there is, including Trout, and he can run, so if he just gets on a little, he's an ideal 9th hitter in the A.L.

Depth is a concern for me, and I am curious to see how the starting pitching plays out. I actually like Garrett Richards and Brad Mills as back of the rotation guys if Hanson and Blanton flame out. If Hanson is over his back issues, that could quietly be one of the better moves of the offseason.

Back of the bullpen should be better, and lets face it, their early woes last year are what derailed that team. Still a little worrysome, but hopefully they are more consistent. Still a big fan of Frieri.

[Hockeynut99]

I will stick with this rating. Especially for my A's. Ha

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb...ngs/?mobile=no

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hockeynut99

I will stick with this rating. Especially for my A's. Ha http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb...ngs/?mobile=no

lol, you know AL is tough when 7 of the top 14 teams in the entire MLB ranked in that power rankings, are from only 2 divisions.

[thaSLAB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hockeynut99

I will stick with this rating. Especially for my A's. Ha http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb...ngs/?mobile=no

The Jays fans aren't going to like this, either.

-- Sent from the Future...

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by thaSLAB

The Jays fans aren't going to like this, either. -- Sent from the Future...

How can my Jays only be #5!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?! WTF!!!
Signed Jays Fan.