Jenkins Division<\/p>\n
North Bay Trappers<\/strong> — 54 WAR — Division Favourite<\/p>\n The Trappers have been on a run of late, after winning the BDB Championship two seasons ago, they went to the final dance once again.\u00a0 This year, they are favoured to push for another turn on the dance floor.<\/p>\n North Bay is in the talk because of hitting, featuring the second best offense in the league.\u00a0 Anthony Rendon (6.9) — yes you read the right — along with Paul Goldschmidt (5.3) and Carlos Correa (5.2) lead the way.\u00a0 They also feature two near misses in Bryce Harper (4.8) and Christian Yelich (4.5) so things are okay there.\u00a0 The greatest team need is at Catcher, however there are enough at bats to go with what they have.<\/p>\n North Bay is the unfortunate victim of the loss of Jose Fernandez, one of the brightest young arms of MLB.\u00a0 With Jose\u2019s sudden departure, the team is left to depend on Alex Wood (3.4), Robbie Ray (3.2), Michael Wacha (3.2) and Trevor Bauer (3.2) to see them through the season.\u00a0 None of these guys will strike fear into your heart, but they\u2019ll keep you concentrating. \u00a0The other good thing is that they are all young and ownership is hoping to see improvement. \u00a0The pen is in need of a complete overhaul.<\/p>\n Hamilton Splitterz<\/strong> (oops Red Birds) — 42.8 WAR — Wild Card Contender — Division Favourite in Owner\u2019s Mind<\/p>\n Out of the gate, this writer didn\u2019t have too high of hopes for the Red Birds.\u00a0 A few years ago, the Red Birds were a team to be feared, now, they are like crows on a morning where you are hoping to sleep in. \u00a0They had four first round picks … but were all traded for … we are not sure yet.<\/p>\n Now, to be fair, Hamilton does feature one of the most imposing rookies BDB has ever seen in Aaron Judge (8.2) The guy is a monster and has a chance to really do some damage.\u00a0 However, the next two guys following him in the lineup are Elvis Andrus (4.1) and Matt Carpenter (2.9).\u00a0 Let\u2019s be honest, its not any version of Murderer\u2019s Row unless you happen to be on some Co-Ed softball team \u2026 Even if Spoelstra manages to land a top ranked bat, I don\u2019t believe its going to make that much of a difference on this team.<\/p>\n When ones takes a quick glance at the pitching staff, there\u2019s reason to get excited\u2026 besides off-kilter from Arbitration Marcus Stroman (3.4), the rotation features names like Arrieta (2.4), Lynn (1.4), Sonny Gray (2.8) and Ervin Santana (2.9).\u00a0 The bad news is, Santana is the second best arm in this rotation.<\/p>\n Experts, pundits and the writers over at Deadspin have no idea what Spoelstra has planned.\u00a0 There has been suspicion that Harrison has taken over the reigns of the team at an early age and is using his “Trouble” pop up dice game to make selections \u2026 but nobody can seem to get a straight answer out of Hamilton.<\/p>\n Madawaska Mud Hens<\/strong> — 41.7 WAR — Wild Card Contender<\/p>\n The league is more than excited to welcome new owner Todd Kuiack although it comes at a bittersweet moment in BDB, with the loss of the most detailed manager we have ever had in Scott Beauchamp.<\/p>\n Kuiack has wasted no time making an imprint on his team, and an impression on league owners. \u00a0In acquiring arguably the league\u2019s best shortstop in Corey Seager (5.7) (North Bay\u2019s Carlos Correa and Langley\u2019s Francisco Lindor might beg to differ) but it at the very least united the Seager Brothers, Kyle (3.5) on the left side of the infield and a possible reunion with Step Brother Bob and his buddies the Silver Bullet Band.<\/p>\n The offense features one other All-Star in Brian Dozier and a few near misses in Marcel Ozuna (4.8), Eric Hosmer (4.1) and Jose Abreu (4.1).<\/p>\n Madawaska has some early picks, so look to them to select an impact player which may give Hamilton pause in their aspirations.<\/p>\n As you are undoubtedly noticing, there is no discussion about the pitching staff. \u00a0That is because there, really is no pitching staff …<\/p>\n Langley Spartans <\/strong>— 38.9 WAR \u2013 Run for the #1 pick in BDB 2018<\/p>\n Langley made a HUGE run at it last year, and almost had it all, except for his little brother who pushed him around like a drunk kitten in last year\u2019s playoffs.\u00a0 Gone are too many players to name, and in are too many players, not worth naming.\u00a0 Okay, maybe that isn\u2019t that true.\u00a0 Langley is still the home to Kris Bryant (6.7) and Francisco Lindor (5.9) and Trea Turner (3.0 although no position).\u00a0 Langley is happy to sit on youngsters Jorge Soler, \u201cMuch Passed Around\u201d Jurickson Profar, Joc Pederson and Kyle Schwarber as well as several picks in the first and second round of next year’s draft.<\/p>\n The pitching isn\u2019t horrible with Danny Duffy (3.4) , Jameson Taillon (2.9) and Zack Davies (2.8), but it looks like Sambrook will collect Draft Picks like the guys 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