{"id":607,"date":"2022-03-19T19:35:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-20T02:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.belteddeep.com\/?p=607"},"modified":"2022-03-19T19:35:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-20T02:35:07","slug":"expected-by-all-respected-by-some-hated-by-madawaska-war-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.belteddeep.com\/?p=607","title":{"rendered":"Expected by all, Respected by Some, Hated by Madawaska &#8211; WAR Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For these early season predictions, WAR Record will be provided first, followed by the results of 50 season sims, using optimum lineups, created by me.&nbsp;&nbsp;The most difficult part of the programmed lineups is the reliver usage.&nbsp;&nbsp;The computer doesn\u2019t favor starters in relieving roles, so it tends to push relievers to be used an awful lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The WAR Record and 50 Season Sims are identical except for two teams, which are Ottawa and Montreal.&nbsp;&nbsp;It can\u2019t be said enough, good managing during a close season can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Robinson Division\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0                                 <strong>WAR Record\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>50 Sim Season Avg Record<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Bristol<\/td><td>94-68<\/td><td>101-61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Montreal<\/td><td>85-77<\/td><td>86-76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ottawa<\/td><td>82-80<\/td><td>89-73<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beaconsfield<\/td><td>70-92<\/td><td>60-92<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bristol:&nbsp;&nbsp;Top Offence in league and best pitching in division gives this team an easy walk to the playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playoff Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;100%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pennant Win:&nbsp;&nbsp;96%.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildcard:&nbsp;&nbsp;4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montreal:&nbsp;&nbsp;Third best offense, not so good pitching put this team in a place of \u201ca lot of different scenarios can develop.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Playoff Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;52%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pennant Win:&nbsp;&nbsp;2%. Wildcard: 50%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ottawa:&nbsp;&nbsp;Second best pitching in league gives this team a fighting chance to defend their crown.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playoff Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;72% .&nbsp;&nbsp;Pennant Win:&nbsp;&nbsp;2%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildcard:&nbsp;&nbsp;70%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beaconsfield:&nbsp;&nbsp;Rebuilding for over 20 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;No chance at nothing.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a three-team race for top pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>                    <strong>Jenkins Division\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0           <strong>War Record<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0                 \u00a0<strong>50 Sim Season Avg Record<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Langley<\/td><td>95-67<\/td><td>98-64<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hamilton<\/td><td>86-76<\/td><td>88-74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madawaska<\/td><td>79-83<\/td><td>82-80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Bay<\/td><td>69-93<\/td><td>55-107<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Langley:&nbsp;&nbsp;Second best offence matched with top pitching staff makes this team a favored for a BDB Championship.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playoff Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;96%&nbsp;&nbsp;Pennant Win:&nbsp;&nbsp;86%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildcard:&nbsp;&nbsp;10%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamilton:&nbsp;&nbsp;Decent offense matched with solid staff gives this team a strong shot at playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playoff Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;60%&nbsp;&nbsp;Pennant Win:&nbsp;&nbsp;12%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildcard:&nbsp;&nbsp;48%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madawaska:&nbsp;&nbsp;Middle of the road offense with very shaky pitching staff gives this team a minimal chance at playoff success, but some chance is better than no chance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playoff Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;14%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pennant Win:&nbsp;&nbsp;2%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildcard:&nbsp;&nbsp;12%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Bay:&nbsp;&nbsp;Another sad sack season expected for Trappers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zero chance at playoffs with excellent chance at top three pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">                   <strong>Walker Division\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0            <strong>War Record\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0      <strong>50 Season Sim Avg Record<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Nassau<\/td><td>84-78<\/td><td>89-73<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yorkshire<\/td><td>78-84<\/td><td>86-76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sacramento<\/td><td>76-86<\/td><td>76-86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stittsville<\/td><td>73-89<\/td><td>61-101<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nassau:&nbsp;&nbsp;Big off-season leaves team in good playoff opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Better than average hitting, and pitching gives these Sharks teeth to win.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playoff Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;72%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pennant Win:&nbsp;&nbsp;68%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildcard: 4%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yorkshire:&nbsp;&nbsp;Surprising effectual offense balanced by inferior pitching staff gives team a small chance at playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playoff Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;46%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Division Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;30%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildcard:&nbsp;&nbsp;16%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sacramento:&nbsp;&nbsp;Low scoring offense and second-best pitching in division, give this team, an once of prayer making it out of the regular season.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playoff Chances:&nbsp;&nbsp;6%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pennant Win:&nbsp;&nbsp;2%&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildcard:&nbsp;&nbsp;4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stiitsville:&nbsp;&nbsp;New team with new owner, doesn\u2019t make big splash \u2026 yet.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gets top 3 pick in loaded draft next season. 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