SHAVERMETRICS 1996

[Clay]

As always... this is a snapshot of time. SHAVERMETRICS can not factor in injuries, trades or bad management. We have not factored in the results from the 1st Week of the Season.

And now.... SHAVERMETRICS....

ALE DIVISION
Pawtucket Patriots
Hartford Whalers
Pittsburgh Millers
Maine Guides

LAGER DIVISION
Los Lunas Javalinas
New Orleans Dukes
Mississippi Storm
Los Angeles Dinos

PILSNER DIVISION
Syracuse Slammers
Dallas Snappers
Denver Bulls
Indianapolis Clowns

STOUT DIVISION
Virginia Colonials
Washington Bats
Morgantown Mohawks
Wilmington Wildcats

BOCK DIVISION
Carolina Tobs
Davenport Brawlers
Windy City Playboys
Los Alamos Bandits

PORTER DIVISION
Batavia Muckdogs
Philadelphia Freedom
California Kodiaks
Baltimore Bulldogs

POWER RANKINGS

1 - Pawtucket Patriots - 276.45992
2 - Carolina Tobs - 279.60151
3 - Batavia Muckdogs - 282.7431
4 - Hartford Whalers - 311.01741
5 - Virginia Colonials - 323.58377
6 - Davenport Brawlers - 354.99967
7 - Washington Bats - 358.14126
8 - Pittsburgh Millers - 376.9908
9 - Los Lunas Javelinas - 383.27398
10 - Windy City Playboys - 398.98193
11 - Maine Guides - 436.68101
12 - Morgantown Mohawks - 439.8226
13 - New Orleans Dukes - 452.38896
14(T) - Mississippi Storm - 461.81373
14(T) - Syracuse Slammers - 461.81373
16(T) - Philadelphia Freedom - 464.95532
16(T) - Wilmington Wildcats - 464.95532
18 - California Kodiaks - 499.51281
19(T) - Dallas Snappers - 524.64553
19(T) - Los Angeles Dinos - 524.64553
21 - Denver Bulls - 527.78712
22 - Los Alamos Bandits - 562.34461
23 - Indianapolis Clowns - 584.33574
24 - Baltimore Bulldogs - 587.47733

[funclown]

I'm not sure why the math doesnt have Hartford this season ontop.

or Virginia 5th for that matter!

[Dave]

I'm not sure why the math doesnt have Hartford this season ontop.

or Virginia 5th for that matter!

Because Shavermetrics have always been heavily weighted towards pitching-heavy teams.

[funclown]

Because Shavermetrics have always been heavily weighted towards pitching-heavy teams.

Lol, so "iron first" retired?

[Clay]

Its really not more heavily slanted to pitching. Its supposed to (when it works) factor in your entire 25 man roster.

[funclown]

Its really not more heavily slanted to pitching. Its supposed to (when it works) factor in your entire 25 man roster.

If thats the case, then top to bottom we have a pretty solid team this season. Was attempting to balance it more in 96 and have a stronger #1, #2 in the rotation.

1) With the Ale being so competitive its tough just to surive the season

2) Time will tell if any of this equates in the playoffs

[Clay]

2) Time will tell if any of this equates in the playoffs

Getting TO the playoffs hasn't been your issue.

[funclown]

Getting TO the playoffs hasn't been your issue.

True, but had to try a new approach. Excluding 1991, last 4 years = 2-4 in series play.

Starting to get the New York Knick, Patrik Ewing era, vibe.

[Clay]

True, but had to try a new approach. Excluding 1991, last 4 years = 2-4 in series play.

Starting to get the New York Knick, Patrik Ewing era, vibe.

I see more 90's Nets or Pacers. Great regular seasons. Media is behind you. Find a way to blow it. If this is in fact your best team, I anticipate one of your players going into the stands by May.

[funclown]

I see more 90's Nets or Pacers.

Lol, it was the Jordan era. I think you can lump 8 teams in the "also ran" bucket.

Also, I don't remember tha Nets making the playoffs much at all in the 90's.

I chose the Knicks since they appeared in several Eastern Conference finals, one NBA championship and ZERO titles.

Our 90's so far:

1 DL Championship
3 DL Championship appearances
3 Ale Crowns
5 straight playoff appeareances

Titles = Zero.

[Clay]

Lol, it was the Jordan era. I think you can lump 8 teams in the "also ran" bucket.

Also, I don't remember tha Nets making the playoffs much at all in the 90's.

Actually meant late 90's into the 00's

[funclown]

Actually meant late 90's into the 00's

When Jordan stopped playing, the NBA went down the tubes.

[Clay]

When Jordan stopped playing, the NBA went down the tubes.

Wait till Woodbury retires. Same thing.

[Carlos]

So what you're saying is, Syracuse isn't that much better than us.

Pilsner up for grabs, baby!

[Clay]

Yeah, I'm not in love with the results this year, but I haven't changed the equation since I started it.

Personally... My Top 5 are:

1) Virginia
2) Hartford
3) Batavia
4) Pawtucket
5) Carolina

That being said... Carolina may end up with the 2nd best record in the BLB because I think their division is pretty light at the bottom.