Swordsman78

Baseball Tiers as of 4-22-24

Tier 1       Brewers, Braves, Yankees, Cleveland, Phillies                                (19.5-21.75 points)

Tier 2       Cubs, Orioles, Mets, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Padres, Dodgers                            (16-18.75 points)

 Tier 3      Pirates*, Reds, Rays, Royals, Tigers, Rangers, Seattle, Dbacks                     (13.75-1.5.5 points)

Tier 4       A's*, Cards*, Giants, Nats                                                                                    (10.0-13.25)

Tier 5      Angels*,  Astros*, Twins*                                                                                    (7.5-9.0 points)

Tier 6      White Sox, Rockies, Marlins,                                                                             (2.5-6 points)

Note:  The Tiers are crowd sourced.  All input will be considered and adjustments made as appropriate.

The Tiers represent a snap shot for a time period and will be fluid due to relevant injuries and     future level of play.

Tier 1 and 2 = Current Playoff Caliber

Tier 3 = On the Bubble for playoffs

Tier 4 = .500 team +/- 3-5 wins

Tier 5 = Trending down with tempo

Tier 6 =  Dungeon.  Hopeless

*       = on probation/bubble down for their current Tier.

Below is an explanation of the Methodolgy used to place the teams on various Tiers.  The Tier concept recognizes that W/L records are a function of quality of opponent, and as such, RELEVANCY of opponent MUST be factored in. 

The following data points are the primary drivers:  # of wins,   # series won, current series win streak. Quality series win over Tier 1, +7/-7 last 10 games (+.5/-.5)

Fractional Deductions for Series win vs. Tier 6,

*Tier placements consider a team’s entire body of work, however are weighted heaviest on recent games and game weights decrease in significance in reverse order.

3 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Stick to talking baseball or it won't end well for you.

Ok and expecting that will apply to everyone else.

6 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Using emojis is an appropriate reaction.

I guess the deal is off then

5 minutes ago, T.G. said:

How about you talk about baseball and cut the BS.

 

Deal.  And when I do, please cease and desist  with the derogatory emoji every time 

1 hour ago, T.G. said:

I think Rengifo will improve with Washington's help. Give it time.

No one works harder to keep their mod cuff links than TG

On 1/16/2024 at 4:53 PM, Angelsfan1984 said:

If he can enhance Neto into a GG and make schanuel are good 1b, it’s going to be huge for the future. 

It's still early so who knows.   Pulling for success 

1 hour ago, Jason said:

Anyone that thought this team was a .500 team going into the season had their fan blinders on. 

Unfortunately a lot of guys on here did. 

39 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Tier 3

At this point the Orioles have progressed and are playing like a Tier 1/2 team as oppossed to a Tier 2/3 team a month ago.

The official first run of the crowd sourced Tiers should be out soon.

At least we don't have to play the Reds anymore this week 

Hate to say it fellas but the Angels are regressing into Tier 6 

Just now, fan_since79 said:

Please DFA Hicks already and put us out of our misery.

Adell should be in the lineup next game.

Another wasted opportunity.

No one on the team is clutch.

Just now, T.G. said:

Managing.

Not by looking at any stats or metrics year over year.

12 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

It's actually pretty hilarious how frequently you're wrong. 

The call by me was the right one.   The Reds didn't execute.

Still waiting for your first suggestion.   All we hear from you are old news and insults

Is there one area that this team has improved in?

Soriano gets out of the inning finally, but the damage is done.

Can't give a good team 4 outs.

Ugly.   Now Trout is probably hurt.

1 minute ago, Blarg said:

They sure didn't work on it when Nevin was in charge.

OK.  Sure.

Everything Strad thought would be an improvement with this years team, has regressed.  Sad

Good thing the Angels worked so hard on infield defense with the new regime

All the off speed pitches and no attempt to steal.  Sad

This time the Reds will send their Maury Wills guy

2 minutes ago, Swordsman78 said:

OK.   Lead off guy on.   Now send him

Sosh would have sent him

OK.   Lead off guy on.   Now send him