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tripp · 07-03-09, 04:20 PM

They might, and I think at the very least they are all in the top 5.

Dodgers, and Phillies would round out my top 5, but I would have hard time putting either ahead of the Sox/Yanks/Rays right now.

Feel bad for the Jays. They would win most divisions in baseball, but in the AL East they are a 4th place team.

MadCapper · 07-03-09, 04:22 PM

Sawx
Yanks
Rays
Phillies
Dodgers

Dodgers and Phillies are below because they play in the NL.

tripp · 07-03-09, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadCapper

Sawx
Yanks
Rays
Phillies
Dodgers

Dodgers and Phillies are below because they play in the NL.

When I look at the Dodgers lineup I am just shocked this team has the best record in baseball. Their lineup is decent, not really a spot in their everyday lineup where you have guys that are almost auto outs, but they also don't have any spot in that lineup where you are afraid of the hitters. Now with Manny they have him, but not a whole hell of a lot else.

Their pitching is also pretty good, but not spectacular by any stretch. Bills is a true ace, then Kershaw is always up and down, but has been consistently good recently. Still only goes 5 or 6 innings though. Then who's after that? Wolf, Milton, Schmidt? None of those guys would even make the Sox, Yanks, or Rays rotation and Wolf is the #3 for the Dodgers.

They are getting it done, but it shows how weak the NL is too me. Phils were getting murdered in interleague play and they are still winning their division because the NL East sucks.

Madman81 · 07-03-09, 05:20 PM

The Phillies are not a top 5 team with that rotation.

Nep Dynasty · 07-03-09, 05:23 PM

1. Sox
2. Rays
3. Dodgers
4. Yanks

tripp · 07-03-09, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nep Dynasty

1. Sox
2. Rays
3. Dodgers
4. Yanks

Yanks have the best record in baseball since A Rod has come back.

I would say right now the Sox are the best team in baseball, but to put the Yanks 4th is ridiculous IMO. They are 2nd right now, and Rays are probably #3.

Dodgers most likely wouldn't make the playoffs in the AL East.

MannyLovitto · 07-03-09, 06:51 PM

Yanks have 25th ranked ERA in MLB and thus can't be considered as a Top 5 team

Sox/Rays/Bums/Tigers are the current top 4

Flamingo kid · 07-03-09, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MannyLovitto

Yanks have 25th ranked ERA in MLB and thus can't be considered as a Top 5 team

Sox/Rays/Bums/Tigers are the current top 4

tripp · 07-03-09, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MannyLovitto

Yanks have 25th ranked ERA in MLB and thus can't be considered as a Top 5 team

Sox/Rays/Bums/Tigers are the current top 4

no wonder rail is always calling this guy an idiot

Degenerate2 · 07-03-09, 08:53 PM

Dodgers have probably the best defense in the majors or top 3. Makes some of those borderline starters just passable enough. Offense is at least good enough to get by but will be better now with Manny. Could use another solid starter to go all the way. Kuroda if healthy is a good #3 but a #2 would be nice.

tripp · 07-03-09, 08:58 PM

I heard Dodgers might go after Cliff Lee. If they land him they will be tough to beat in the playoffs.

jimmymac24 · 07-03-09, 09:41 PM

no the al east does not have the three best teams. not even close.

Boston and the dodgers are the two best teams in baseball. after that its a decent drop off and a whole bunch of teams on equal footing. The yankees are improved but im not convinced their pitching will hold up enuff to even make the playoffs.

Degenerate2 · 07-04-09, 12:27 AM

Cliff Lee would be very nice. A Dodger/Yankee World Series would be even better.

gynecologist · 07-04-09, 12:40 AM

Dodgers/Red Sox world series..

Dodgers are surprising me, the bullpen has been amazing and the offense has no weaknesses other than Martin. Great defense, I guess you have to give Joe Torre a lot of credit.

MannyLovitto · 07-04-09, 05:55 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by MannyLovitto View Post
Yanks have 25th ranked ERA in MLB and thus can't be considered as a Top 5 team

Sox/Rays/Bums/Tigers are the current top 4

TRIPP: no wonder rail is always calling this guy an idiot

=========

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http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/powerranking

Through June 29

1) LAD
2) BOS
3) NYY
4) TB
5) DET
6) LAA

Those guys at FOX Sports are also pretty out there

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/powerRankings

1) LAD
2) BOS
3) NYY
4) LAA
5) DET
6) TB

Flamingo kid · 07-04-09, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MannyLovitto

Yanks have 25th ranked ERA in MLB and thus can't be considered as a Top 5 team

Sox/Rays/Bums/Tigers are the current top 4

mofome · 07-11-09, 12:10 PM

next year they may have the top 5

Flamingo kid · 11-10-09, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nep Dynasty

1. Sox
2. Rays
3. Dodgers
4. Yanks

07-03-09, 04:13 PM	#1
MadCapper Head <in> Moderation Join Date: Nov 03, 2005 Posts: 33,376	Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball?

07-03-09, 05:20 PM	#5
Madman81 EOG Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 05, 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 186	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? The Phillies are not a top 5 team with that rotation.

07-03-09, 05:23 PM	#6
Nep Dynasty EOG Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 22, 2008 Posts: 219	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? 1. Sox 2. Rays 3. Dodgers 4. Yanks

07-03-09, 06:51 PM	#8
MannyLovitto Nemesis to Contrarian Viewpoints Join Date: Oct 05, 2008 Posts: 1,638	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? Yanks have 25th ranked ERA in MLB and thus can't be considered as a Top 5 team Sox/Rays/Bums/Tigers are the current top 4

07-03-09, 08:53 PM	#11
Degenerate2 EOG Enthusiast Join Date: May 19, 2009 Posts: 127	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? Dodgers have probably the best defense in the majors or top 3. Makes some of those borderline starters just passable enough. Offense is at least good enough to get by but will be better now with Manny. Could use another solid starter to go all the way. Kuroda if healthy is a good #3 but a #2 would be nice.

07-03-09, 04:20 PM	#2
tripp EOG Dedicated Join Date: Dec 10, 2008 Posts: 13,490	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? They might, and I think at the very least they are all in the top 5. Dodgers, and Phillies would round out my top 5, but I would have hard time putting either ahead of the Sox/Yanks/Rays right now. Feel bad for the Jays. They would win most divisions in baseball, but in the AL East they are a 4th place team.

07-03-09, 04:22 PM	#3
MadCapper Head <in> Moderation Join Date: Nov 03, 2005 Posts: 33,376	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? Sawx Yanks Rays Phillies Dodgers Dodgers and Phillies are below because they play in the NL.

07-03-09, 08:58 PM	#12
tripp EOG Dedicated Join Date: Dec 10, 2008 Posts: 13,490	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? I heard Dodgers might go after Cliff Lee. If they land him they will be tough to beat in the playoffs.

07-03-09, 09:41 PM	#13
jimmymac24 EOG Addicted Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Posts: 635	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? no the al east does not have the three best teams. not even close. Boston and the dodgers are the two best teams in baseball. after that its a decent drop off and a whole bunch of teams on equal footing. The yankees are improved but im not convinced their pitching will hold up enuff to even make the playoffs.

07-04-09, 12:27 AM	#14
Degenerate2 EOG Enthusiast Join Date: May 19, 2009 Posts: 127	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? Cliff Lee would be very nice. A Dodger/Yankee World Series would be even better.

07-04-09, 12:40 AM	#15
gynecologist EOG Dedicated Join Date: Jan 18, 2006 Location: Los Angeles Cal Posts: 31,797	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? Dodgers/Red Sox world series.. Dodgers are surprising me, the bullpen has been amazing and the offense has no weaknesses other than Martin. Great defense, I guess you have to give Joe Torre a lot of credit. __________________ NBA Record since 2006: 248-191 56.5% 440 plays

07-04-09, 05:55 PM	#16
MannyLovitto Nemesis to Contrarian Viewpoints Join Date: Oct 05, 2008 Posts: 1,638	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? Quote: Originally Posted by MannyLovitto View Post Yanks have 25th ranked ERA in MLB and thus can't be considered as a Top 5 team Sox/Rays/Bums/Tigers are the current top 4 TRIPP: no wonder rail is always calling this guy an idiot ========= MannyL: Well, me and ESPN MLB Power Rankings....we're just wacked (though they give NYY more love than do I) http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/powerranking Through June 29 1) LAD 2) BOS 3) NYY 4) TB 5) DET 6) LAA Those guys at FOX Sports are also pretty out there http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/powerRankings 1) LAD 2) BOS 3) NYY 4) LAA 5) DET 6) TB

07-11-09, 12:10 PM	#18
mofome Head Moderator Join Date: Sep 24, 2005 Location: DC Posts: 166,228	Re: Does the AL EAST boast the 3 best teams in baseball? next year they may have the top 5 __________________ EOG, we go hard

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