Winning Season = 1 Point
Losing Season = -1 Point
90 Win Season = 1 Point
90 Loss Season = -1 Point
100 Win Season = 2 Points
100 Loss Season = -2 Points
Division Crown = 5 Points
Division Basement = -5 Points
Wild Card Berth = 3 Points
Division Championship Series Win = 5 Points
League Championship Series Win = 10 Points
World Series Championship Win = 15 Points
Cy Young Winner = 1 Point
MVP Winner = 1 Point
The Undisputed Champ:
1. 62 Points
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Were you expecting Vancouver or Kansas City perhaps? You'd be wrong, and it's not even close. Philly and it's owner repsher has been quietly building the most solid franchise in the Dream League. They have had a winning season and made it to the playoffs every year. They have a World Series title (Season 1). Adrian Simpson's two Cy Youngs don't hurt the ranking either. Though repsher is one of the more quiet owners, he's also one of the most respected. It's easy to see why.
The Elite:
2. 49 Points
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Another surprise perhaps? The Honolulu franchise is the Rodney Dangerfield of the Dream League. Honolulu won the World Series back in Season 2, and makes number two on our list with two Division Championship Series wins and a 100 win season to boot. Can General Manager mjdato continue the Hurricane tradition, and blow through the AL opposition?
3. 48 Points
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Coming in just behind Honolulu are the mighty Vancouver Mountain Lions. The Lions would have challenged Philly for the top slot if not for their upset loss in the Season 4 World Series. Don't let that one stumble fool you--Vancouver is on the climb. Sporting two Division Titles and three Division Championship Series wins Vancouver has been one of the most consistent teams around. Josh Clancy's Cy Young and Francisco Rodriguez's MVP award gave Vancouver some breathing room over their arch-rival who's just below them in this list......
4. 45 Points
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With three winning season, two Division Crowns, and one World Series championship banner, Kansas City is one of the most storied franchises in the Dream League. They also play in the most difficult division--the NL North. With a young group, look for Kansas City to move up the charts. General Manager chadrader has been an absolute blessing to the Kansas City squad, wheeling and dealing his way to the top.
Contenders:
5. 39 Points
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Lsansoucy's PawSocks have been one of the most underappreciate teams in the Dream League. Here's another quiet, well respected owner, who is judicious in his trades, careful in free agency, and good at building a winner. Like Philadelphia (and unlike Honolulu, Kansas City, and Vancouver), Pawtucket has had a winning season every year, and has made it to the playoffs every year (2 Division Crowns and 2 Wild Card berths).
6. 38 Points
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Did you know that prior to Season 4, the Archies had never had a winning season, let alone a playoff berth? That all changed when St. Louis had the ultimate dream season, launching from a bottom of the pack franchise, to a true contender. The Archies won over 100 games, and won their Division enroute to a World Series Championship in Season 4--and a #6 ranking.
Better Than Average:
7. 29 Points
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The gruff, but intelligent General Manager, Primetime17, took over where his predecessors left off, maintaining one the Dream League's better franchises. Despite playing in the NL North, the Primetimers have had a winning season every year, and have made the playoffs on three occassions. The only thing keeping them from being higher--a fluke Division Basement (despite a winning record that year!) and only one Division Crown.
8. 25 Points
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If rankings were given on the regular season rather than a combination of the regular season and post-season, the Mud Duckies would rank much higher. Unfortunately despite an amazing four division titles (the only franchise with four), the Mud Duckies rank #8 because they have never gotten past round two in the playoffs.
9. 21 Points
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Another regular season titan, the Knights simply don't stack up when it comes to postseason success. With three division titles you would expect the Knights to have gotten through round two--unfortunately they have not. The Knights are also on the decline, posting a worse record each year since the Dream League's inception. Can new General Manager cougdawg3 stop the slide?
The Pack:
10. 20 Points
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If they were in the NL South or the NL East, the Salem Slugs would be much higher on this list. Unfortunately they play in the same division as Vancouver which has put the brakes on their accent up the list. Still, the Slugs have had four winning seasons and two Division Crowns. They've also made the playoffs as a Wild Card entry. Can 2_black_dogs continue build a playoff calibur squad in the shadow of Vancouver?
11. 19 Points
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Though we've come to expect much from the Scranton Miners, they have not delivered on their promise--yet. Boasting a very young lineup, it won't be long before Scranton starts winning more division titles (they have one so far).
12. 17 Points
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General Managers and Owners around the league were sad to see lefty32 retire after Season 4 to sunny Florida. He left a legacy of winning seasons (3) and Division Titles (3), carefully building a very well rounded, young team that should compete for seasons to come. Will muffinman123 be the one to get Rochester past Round 2 of the playoffs?
13 (tie). 15 Points
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Everyone has an opinion on General Manager stiller609. Insane Manager who traded away his pitching staff to a division rival (who is now the new power in the NL North), or genious Manager who took a team from 75-87 to NL Champs in one season? The truth is probably a bit in between--and that's how it's been for the Buffalo Franchise--feast or famine. Buffalo sports two winning season (including a 100 win season) and two losing season (including a 100 loss season). Will it be the good Spectacular Views or bad Spectacular Views in Season 5--it's anybody's guess.
13 (tie). 15 Points
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Colorado has had consistent ownership and a steady hand at the General Manager spot in pizza_steve. The Knockers have three winning seasons and two Division Titles to show for it. Unfortunately, postseason success has not followed. Colorado will continue to contend for Division titles, but is their window for an ALCS appearance closing?
15. 14 Points
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The most villianized franchise in the entire Dream League pulls in at number 15. The Florida/Miami Drug Smugglers are hated nearly everywhere they go, much of it courtesy of now fired General Manager ajf00529, and hotshot third baseman/shortstop Nick Black. Love Black, or hate him, his three MVP Awards keep the Florida franchise dead center in the pack. We'll see if new General Manager istep changes the locker room and team chemistry--early indications are, the Smugglers are still the bad boys of the Dream League.
16. 9 Points
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The Steelheads are a long time family owned Franchise that has been quietly competing in the AL East. With three winning seasons in four years, and one Division Title, the longtime General Manager mowbs69 always ensures the Steelheads field a respectable and game squad.
17. 6 Points
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Perhaps only Vancouver and Kansas City get more press than Durham, but surprisingly the Bulls are not nearly as storied a franchise as the press would have you believe. With two winnings seasons, and two losing seasons, Durham fans can't say the past four years have been super, with the Division Championship win in Season 4 being the only real high point. History shows us, however, that Durham is quickly on the rise, posting better win totals each year. Expect General Manager njohnson78 to rocket Durham up the list.
18. 5 Points
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Another franchise who's bark has been bigger than its bite: The Fargo Tides. Though the quiet and well respected norsk44 now runs the show, it was the loud and boysterous rockies08 that most Dream League fans remember. In his first (and what would turn out to be his only) season running Fargo he boldly predicted a Division Title and World Series ring during his initial press conference. While his prediction didn't hold, Season 3 did turn out to be the high water mark of the franchise. They posted a 99 win season and a Wild Card berth. That was as far as they'd get however.
19. 4 Points
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Jamesny127 has been at the helm of the Huntington franchise since the beginning. The regular season results have been good (three winning seasons, including two 90+ win seasons). The bad news is, the Hackers have yet to make a playoff appearance. Will "The Kid" (Allen Wood) change all of that?
20. 3 Points
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Shhh.....If you're very quiet, you can hear the sound of San Diego building a young contending team. With two winning seasons (including a Wild Card berth) San Diego has always been a respectable team. With their new talent however, the Mad Friars have their sites set on bigger goals.
21. 0 Points
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If a tree falls in the woods, and nobody's around to hear it, does it make a sound? Who knows? Who cares? The bigger question: If the Richmond franchise were to play a game, and nobody was around to watch it, is it a win/loss? The Richmond franchise has been stuck in low mediocrity for years--to the point where your average fan may not know they have a team. They've had two winning seasons, and even two Wild Card berths, but never a Division Title. They also have a 100 loss season to their "credit" (Season 4). New General Manager, bump_bailey, looks to make the Rebels relevant.
22. -4 Points
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Baltimore has never placed higher than second (Season 2) in its division, but it has always competed. Only one time have they lost more than 90 games, and they have never been in the Division cellar. The question remains: Can General Manager, metserock44, find somebody to partner with "The Natural" (Toby McPherson)?
Below Average:
23. -10 Points
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San Antonio has gone through General Managers quicker than soap stars go through beds. With four General Managers in four years (soon to be five in five years), the Toreros have suffered from shifting philosophies, and it shows. The Toreros have never posted a winning season ending up in the Division Basement once (Season 3). Little known fact: They did, however, have MVP winner, and speedster, Jesus Polanco back in Season 1.
24 (tie). -12 Points
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Prior to last season the Hornets were the punchline for nearly every baseball joke. Season 1 through Season 3, they posted three losing seasons, including two 100 loss campaigns that could only be classified as debacles. General Manager pocketaces was fired, and in came young General Manager rootgargle. Not much was expected out of the Hornets, but rootgargle boldly predicted a Division Title--and he delivered. Rootgargle is now recognized as one of the most brilliant General Managers in the game (he had this journalists' vote for GM of the Year), and his name had been linked with the Rochester and Florida franchise before he signed an extension with Montgomery.
24 (tie). -12 Points
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It's good Cheyenne fans have a strong minor league system to get excited about, because the Major League squad has be poor to date. Sporting only one winning season in four years and only one playoff appearance (Wild Card in Season 2), the Outlaws need to improve to get butts in the seats. Attendance has been down, with the average being somewhere around 15,000 fans a night.
26. -15 Points
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The Oilers have struggled through four different owners in four seasons. antsampson is the first returning General Manager the Oilers have had after Franchise Owner, and ex Exxon CEO Lee Raymond, canned the other three. The results of the instability--predictable. Four losing seasons, with two of those seasons spent in the Division cellar. Antsampson has a big task ahead. Remember the Alamo? Good, because chances are they actually had better odds.
Poorly Run:
27. -16 Points
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San Francisco has never been a good franchise, posting a losing season every year since the Dream League's inception. Still, xandor was acquiring good young prospects as General Manager when he was suddenly struck by a heart attack. Stepping away from the game, he handed the reigns over to his son, xandor2, and thankfully he's continued the march towards a youth movement. Time will tell whether this pans out.
28. -16 Points
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The Politicians have been in gridlock since day one. With two 100 loss campaigns and no winning seasons, fans have turned to wearing paper bags over their heads at home games. New General Manager, quanin, has his work cut out for him. Poor trades, and mismanagement of the farm system have left New Orleans in a bad position. Still, there are no powerhouses in the division........
Something Stinks In Here:
29. -22 Points
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Why are Chicago fans always cursed? Chicago has been awful, finishing last in its division three years out of four. General Manager neilheyman was applauded for adding 24 wins to Chicago's total in Season 4, but he smartly skipped town, bolting to Kansas City as their new Scouting Director. Nobody seems to want to clean up this mess. In comes tjdove123, who says he's ready to rebuild. He's got #1 pick Richard Franco who looks a little like "Wild Thing" from Major League, to work with.
30. -23 Points
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Cincinnati has finished in the basement three out of four years--all four years being losing seasons. General Manager bball10 returns, hoping to build a respectable franchise that has topped out at 76 wins (Season 3). He's well liked, but does he have the seasoning and experience to pull off the turn around?
31. -26 Points
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When well respected, and successful General Manager hartjh14 took the New York job, baseball experts were stunned.
"What fool takes a team that has finished in cellar all four years, when Florida and Rochester are available and asking for your services?" said EPSN personality Rich Eisen. "He's nuts."
Maybe, but with little payroll committed in future seasons, hartjh14 has a chance to rebuild without any anchors weighing him down. Expectations will be low for a club that has never won more than 73 games in a season.
Is Bill Bavasi As The Wheel?:
32. -30 Points
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Futility. Joke. Painful. These are all words to describe the Seattle Thunderbirds.
They've never posted a winning season. They've finished in the cellar every year. They've lost 100 games in a season THREE times.
"Can't we just do it like the English Premier League and relegate them?" asked Seattle sports colunist Art Thiel.
The only reason General Manager aaron_clarke is around for a third season (and has a contract for a forth) is due to the fact he inherited a team with 44 wins. 44 wins! Leaving that cesspool, along with not signing first round picks, and letting other former first rounders get away, makes dtzoog, the former General Manager of the Seattle Thunderbirds, the worst General Manager in Dream League history. When viewed from that perspective, aaron_clarke doesn't look so bad. The same can't be said for the product on the field.
