MLB 15 The Show Power Rankings: Pitchers and Catchers Report Edition

[CWSpalehoseCWS]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoeCoolMan24

I hope these aren't the rankings based on the ratings for MLB '15 The Show. Like I hope the Cubs players are not somehow rated better than the Nationals players. I hope these rankings are just the product of a blacked out Wednesday night of copious amounts of alcohol and heavy drugs.

Hahaha, I'm with you. No way should the Cubs be anywhere near the top 10 - and that is not White Sox bias talking. A lot of teams seem misplaced on that list.

I'm honestly shocked at how low the White Sox are too. They are far from perfect, but they made a lot of good moves. I thought they'd be at least the middle of the pack.

[seanjeezy]

If these rankings are meant to represent fun factor in your franchise, then I can justify the Cubs being that high - arguably the best farm system, cool stadium, middle of the pack MLB team that has the potential to get a lot better... they have quite a few things going for them.

[Ryan97]

Its pretty obvious this is a list based off two things. 1) Fun Factor in franchise and play-ability. 2) How the teams will play out in the actual game.

[BenGerman]

Quote: Originally Posted by KHarmo88

I'm all about people having and displaying their opinion. But for something to be front page worthy, there should be sufficient facts and details as to how the end product was derived. I'm sorry, but in this case, there's nothing - hence, outrage. Below are links to rankings that give reasoning for each teams ranking: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...-entering-2015 http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/2...no-longer-no-1

I'm sorry that you're not pleased with where I ranked the Pirates, but multiple projection websites have them as around the 15th best team in terms of total WAR. Where they will finish is another story, given that the NL Central isn't as strong as several other divisions.

[BenGerman]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Kid 24

I don't get why everyone is so down on the Brewers in 2015... They led MLB last year with 150 days in 1st... Yes I know/hear all the time about the collapse... 2015 is a brand new year... This team has 3 legit MVP players (Braun, Lucroy, Gomez) and a solid pitching staff. I really don't get it.

First, I'll reiterate that this isn't a traditional power ranking. This is teams that people are going to want to play with in The Show based off of numerous things (ie why I mentioned stadiums in the article). So when people laugh at the Cubs ranking, I'm not actually saying the Cubs are the second best team in baseball. That's absurd.

Second, I actually love the Brew-Crew moving forward. I love teams that rely on power for offense. I'm a big fan of Gomez and I think Segura bounces back this year. I also really like the Pirates. But neither team made a huge splash this offseason, and I think that makes them less inviting to play with in MLB: The Show.

[Ghost Of The Year]

Quote: Originally Posted by BenGerman

I'm sorry that you're not pleased with where I ranked the Pirates, but multiple projection websites have them as around the 15th best team in terms of total WAR. Where they will finish is another story, given that the NL Central isn't as strong as several other divisions.

The most interesting lists are the ones that get your attention, & this list did just that. Kudos

[KHarmo88]

Quote: Originally Posted by BenGerman

I'm sorry that you're not pleased with where I ranked the Pirates, but multiple projection websites have them as around the 15th best team in terms of total WAR. Where they will finish is another story, given that the NL Central isn't as strong as several other divisions.

What bothers me is that this is being labeled as the official OS rankings.

If you would add your following quote to the article, there'd be no argument on your rankings.

"First, I'll reiterate that this isn't a traditional power ranking. This is teams that people are going to want to play with in The Show based off of numerous things (ie why I mentioned stadiums in the article)"

I usually don't argue about things like this, but it's just frustrating how misleading this was.

[takemejoehome]

LOL Cubs at 2nd.. how about we see how they go first before labeling them from worst to first just yet?

and as a Yankees fan there is no way we are top 10!! more like middle of the pack another 85 win year with poor offence not scoring with RISP and 3 pitchers that are time bombs to be injured

I had to laugh it said they made all the right moves in 2014.... yea Stephen Drew gonna be 2nd base a great player to hit 162 again!