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tavo2311 · 06-06-2020, 11:46 PM

#13 Seeds:
1993 Blue Jays
1954 Giants
1985 Yankees
1909 Tigers

'93 Blue Jays have the good story but they weren't the best Jays team according to numerous metrics so they come in one line lower than the 2015 squad. Two all time greats are in this line, with Ty Cobb and Willie Mays. Finally, the 2nd place finishing 1985 Yankees. A controversial choice indeed, especially with the amount of NY teams already in. But I decided Don Mattingly needed to be in this tournament and this was the best option. I figured I would sacrifice them as a 16 seed against the '27 Yanks or something, but after digging in a bit they are actually ranked a respectable 127th all time in ELO's system, which is better than 24 other teams in this tourney. So instead, we'll sacrifice them against the 1995 Indians.

#14 Seeds:
1965 Twins
1924 Senators
1977 Royals
2005 White Sox

Best ever Twins team could throw a surprise in there as they may be better than people think. The 1924 Senators are the 2nd Senators team in simply because the tournament needed Walter Johnson. '77 Royals will bring their speed style and the 2005 White Sox round out this line. Not a very exciting group of teams at all.

15 Seeds:
1982 Brewers
1902 Pirates
1972 A's
1984 Padres

Padres and Brewers get in as their best ever offerings. The 1998 Padres had a case over '84, but with two other teams from that season in already, and no likeable players on that team other than aging Gwynn, I went with the 1984 team instead. The 1902 Pirates get selected based on one source naming them as being the best of the pre-WS era, and the 1972 A's should be entertaining to watch if nothing else with Reggie, Catfish, etc...

#16 Seeds:
2003 Marlins
2012 Rays
2019 Nationals
2007 Rockies

The Marlins, Rockies, Nationals, and Rays all get their lone entries on the 16 line as their franchise's best output. Can't see one of these teams advancing, but that's why they play the games. The Rays are a 90 win team and the only one to finish in 3rd in their division to be chosen and still didn't come in last overall seed. With Shields and Price I felt this version was much better than the 2008 team that went to the WS. The last overall is the 2007 Rockies, which is all I have to say there.

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tavo2311 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 157	#13 Seeds: 1993 Blue Jays 1954 Giants 1985 Yankees 1909 Tigers '93 Blue Jays have the good story but they weren't the best Jays team according to numerous metrics so they come in one line lower than the 2015 squad. Two all time greats are in this line, with Ty Cobb and Willie Mays. Finally, the 2nd place finishing 1985 Yankees. A controversial choice indeed, especially with the amount of NY teams already in. But I decided Don Mattingly needed to be in this tournament and this was the best option. I figured I would sacrifice them as a 16 seed against the '27 Yanks or something, but after digging in a bit they are actually ranked a respectable 127th all time in ELO's system, which is better than 24 other teams in this tourney. So instead, we'll sacrifice them against the 1995 Indians. #14 Seeds: 1965 Twins 1924 Senators 1977 Royals 2005 White Sox Best ever Twins team could throw a surprise in there as they may be better than people think. The 1924 Senators are the 2nd Senators team in simply because the tournament needed Walter Johnson. '77 Royals will bring their speed style and the 2005 White Sox round out this line. Not a very exciting group of teams at all. 15 Seeds: 1982 Brewers 1902 Pirates 1972 A's 1984 Padres Padres and Brewers get in as their best ever offerings. The 1998 Padres had a case over '84, but with two other teams from that season in already, and no likeable players on that team other than aging Gwynn, I went with the 1984 team instead. The 1902 Pirates get selected based on one source naming them as being the best of the pre-WS era, and the 1972 A's should be entertaining to watch if nothing else with Reggie, Catfish, etc... #16 Seeds: 2003 Marlins 2012 Rays 2019 Nationals 2007 Rockies The Marlins, Rockies, Nationals, and Rays all get their lone entries on the 16 line as their franchise's best output. Can't see one of these teams advancing, but that's why they play the games. The Rays are a 90 win team and the only one to finish in 3rd in their division to be chosen and still didn't come in last overall seed. With Shields and Price I felt this version was much better than the 2008 team that went to the WS. The last overall is the 2007 Rockies, which is all I have to say there.