Preseason Top 5 Hitters

		The Castle Chronicle
		by David Castle

So far this offseason we have put together rankings for just about everything, from the most underrated players in the league, to the fields we play on in WSEM. This article will just add to that notion as I rank the Top 5 hitters in all of WSEM.

Before the switch to the Griffey and ProStix bats, this was without a doubt a pitchers league, however now it’s a totally different game, one where hitters can thrive. Just like Carl, I will also release the Top 5 Hitters rankings four times throughout the year: preseason, two in the midseason, and after the season is over.

5.  David Castle  -  Westside Warriors

He had his best season offensively in his short 2 years in the league, batting over .400 and coming in second to only “The GOAT” (Dennis Pearson) in home runs with 13. It will be hard to repeat in 2014 with more teams becoming more talented, but not many can say they hit 2 homeruns off of Sam Hatt in the same game; Hatt should be thankful that Castle is on his team this year.

4.  Dakota Ladouceur  -  El Diablos

Dakota can be very clutch, but at times he can be as streaky as my underwear. He knows how to hit the ball all over the field and has above average power. Having a .326 average in a league with some of the most dominant pitching in all of the country isn’t an easy task and I salute him for that. However, this year I look for his average to dip a little and his power numbers to go up to pick up the production lost by Nicco.

3.  Dennis Pearson  -  Holy Balls

I had the privilege to play on Dennis’ team for a handful of games before the Ducks franchise sank. I don’t think I have ever seen any one hit wiffle balls as far as Dennis does, it’s a sight to see. He handedly won the homerun title hitting 22 long balls, 9 more than the second place hitter, and in the 2014 season, he will eclipse the 30 homer mark with ease.

2.  Kyle Tomlinson  -  El Diablos

I think the number two and one spots on this list can be interchangeable, however I put KT here because he isn’t as good of a hitter against top notch pitching as Evan Bortmas is. I’m not saying Kyle is a bad hitter in any way, shape, or form. After all, he did win the 2013 league MVP by batting over .400, having over 40 RBIs, and hitting 10 big jacks. I can see him repeating his MVP season with no problem.

1.  Evan Bortmas  -  Westside Warriors

Evan Bortmas can straight up hit the ball. He can utilize the whole field and can also hit for monster power. He had an awesome season last year hitting over .400, having just under 40 RBIs, and 10 homers. The way he can hit proven pitching is just amazing, he can take over an entire series with his bat, which not many players can do. I believe he will win his second MVP this year, by putting on a clinic at the plate.

Early 2014 Field Rankings

		Coffee Time
		by Carl Coffee

It appears 2014 will see six teams from last season return to the same fields, two teams taking over fields used by other teams from past seasons, and then two teams with brand new homes. I am going to take you around Southeast Michigan, and since it is an addiction I will give my ‘soft’ rankings. A few teams haven’t 100% confirmed their field situation, but they told me rumors that these locations will be their 2014 homes. Reminder: the deadline for submitting field info to the league offices is April 5th, 2014 at the scheduling meeting.

10.

Belgian Wiffles

The 'Gian Joint

Rockwood

Rumored

I have to rank Belgian dead last, which pains me since it is my team. When all the fields are confirmed and in place, I will make sure this won’t be a last place field. Unfortunately, since I still haven’t scoped out the land, I have very little I can really say about this place. Apparently the back of Chapman Elementary School isn’t used for organized sports, and there are two backstops to play with. This will be a creative field, much like the Field of Make-Believe, except it will definitely have pitcher friendly dimensions. Above is the rumored area where Belgian hopes to build their field.

9.

O.C. Onanism

TBA

Novi

Confirmed

Onanism will make their home at Novi Meadows Elementary. I am not mad at Kiefer and his rookies for picking convenience over creativity. A lot of teams are now using the reverse baseball field method and hit towards the backstop. Kiefer has told me he may buy fencing and use the field the correct way, but I am guessing that won’t happen. This field will also be on gravel, just like The Island. I haven’t seen this field yet, but from pictures it should be kind of boring. Hopefully Kiefer takes the time to paint straight fouls lines and use a backstop. If you’re going to take the convenience route, those aspects better be close to perfect. Above is the rumored field for OCO. It will close to neutral in regards to hitter/pitcher friendly, and it is about ~90’ down the lines and ~110’ to center.

8.

Flying Squirrels

TBA

Woodhaven

Rumored

Getting information out of the Flying Squirrels is a difficult task. They severely lack anything remotely close to leadership, and I am told very few things. I had to ask John Sharlow for field information and he told me what he knew. I believe they will be playing at the Civic Center Park in Woodhaven; they just need to talk to the city for confirmation. Jason Hewlett played here with the Mattseals, so he knows the layout pretty well. I liked The Club, but Greg Franzen was very hands-on and committed in making it a nice field. Time will tell if the same goes for the Squirrels home. This field will be all silt fencing, and it will probably be a pretty neutral playing field. The city does a good job cutting the grass and there’s plenty of parking and bathrooms are nearby.

7.

Islanders

The Island

Belle Isle

Confirmed

Alex Linebrink and the Islanders will be returning to the softball fields at Belle Isle this season. I don’t think I gave a fair assessment to this field last year as I only was there in Weeks 1 and 2 last season. I am hoping to make a trip to Belle Isle in the summer to watch some games, as it probably has a different feel than in early spring. With that said, there really isn’t much to say about this field. Alex and his team can build and then break down the field in a matter of minutes, and I can’t blast him for that. The one thing that bothers me is how poorly they paint their lines. You can buy kite string for $2, and that is all you need to paint perfectly straight lines. I love having a field in Detroit though, and the views you get on this field are tough to beat.

6.

Westside Warriors

The Reservation

Farmington Hills

Rumored

I am not too sure if many will agree with ranking this field over The Island, but it barely beats it out in my opinion since I put a lot of value in grass > gravel. The fencing at Gill Elementary is perfect for wiffleball. 85’ down the lines and 120’ to center gives it unique, square dimensions and the short height of the fence makes for potential homerun robs. Alex Shore has told me he may move the field to a different corner, and should confirm that information soon. Also, this field lacked a backstop in 2013, which is really a nuisance. If I don’t see improvements to this field this season, it will quickly fall back below The Island in the rankings.

5.

King Friday

Field of Make-Believe

Wayne

Confirmed

The Field of Make-Believe nestled in the back of Civitan Park on the Wayne/Westland border definitely is creative. People throughout the league told me they either loved it or hated it, and last year it finished #4 in the field rankings. The tree is right field will always make lefties cringe, and I am hoping the sand volleyball court in left field can be implemented into the field more this season. It will never get high marks for convenience since it lacks a parking lot and bathrooms, but it should once again be a middle of the road field.

4.

Wolfpack

TBA

Rockwood

Rumored

Wolfpack captain Jason Hollister has told me Wiff-Hill Grounds is one of two fields in the running to be the home of the Wolfpack. Hollister, Dancza, and the Brannan brothers played at Wiff-Hill for the Belgian Wiffles last year. They all live close to Mercure Park so it makes sense to play here, and I truly hope they do. David Buhr surprised me when he actually found a creative field last year, and I think Hollister and Mark Brannan would put in enough effort to make it even better. This field has everything: a parking lot, bathrooms, creativity, and it’s centrally located. The mosquitos can be a pain here, but that is what bug spray is for. If the Wolfpack do play here and make some improvements, I think this could potentially be a top three field.

3.

Holy Balls

Holy Grounds

Wyandotte

Confirmed

I have a weird relationship with the Holy Grounds. I want to love it more, but every time I am there the weather is cold and wet - even when I played there in late May. Located on McKinley Playground in the middle of a neighborhood in Wyandotte, the Holy Grounds has a very neat old-school feel. The crazy tall backstop spanning left-center into center can turn no doubt homers into doubles or triples, and has frustrated many hitters. You could play with six fielders here, and there would still be a lot of open space to drop in a hit. I don’t think it will ever compete with Pervis or Poolside, but Paquin and Corbett do a great job with keeping this field as one the better ones in the league.

2.

Wicked Aces

Poolside Park

Ottawa Lake

Confirmed

Poolside Park was in a league of its own in 2012, and in 2013 it appeared it would once again be the top field in the league. Out of nowhere it fell to #2, and it starts out 2014 in that same spot. Rumors have circulated that they have some upgrades planned, and I look forward to seeing them. Poolside is the only backyard field in the league, and they do a great job in making others jealous of the jewel they have. I really can’t say much else about the home of the Aces until I see their improvements, and it may take a while since they aren’t planning on playing any games until about a month into the season.

1.

El Diablos

Pervis Memorial

Southgate

Confirmed

Pervis Memorial constantly improved its field in 2013. I played there in Week 1 and the field was as boring as can be. I kept coming back though and each time I was there something new popped up. Whether it was a sombrero foul pole, a scoreboard, or perfectly cut grass with different levels separating the playing field, Pervis Memorial kept getting better and better. Finally I had no choice but to dethrone Poolside as the top field and give it to Pervis. The atmosphere at Pervis just couldn’t be beat. Attendance numbers at Diablos home games are always higher than anywhere else which gives the games a special feel. They had a sausage race last year, which I hope also makes a return this year. There is even a rumor that a live chicken could be at the games. They do all of this at Southgate Anderson High School. So for the other eight teams not playing in a backyard, you can make a public field very personal and unique. I remember being called crazy for driving my lawnmower to BMS in 2005 to cut the grass, and these guys do the same thing here. Keep up the good work.

Dressed to the 14s

		Your Junk my Happy Zone
		by Brandon Corbett

Three teams have released their 2014 jersey designs so far: Belgian Wiffles, Holy Balls, and Westside Warriors. I'll break down what those looks bring to the table first, before jumping into rumors, expectations, and "PLEASE, make this happen!" hopes for the rest of the league. The sets known for the three teams have already included some surprises and clever, new ideas. Could WSEM be on our way to the best looking season on the fields, as well the most competitive? Read on and be the judge.




The Belgian Wiffles kicked off the 2014 jersey releases in time for Slow in the Snow. It's the team's third different look in three years, which is fitting for the team's third roster turnover in three years. At first glance the most notable thing about the 2014 design is the use of the fun "Swinging Butterworth" logo below a playful script on the front. In a sense, it's a combination of both prior looks - team name only, big logo only. At the same time it's completely different from both. The most innovative aspect of the jersey is the yellow-on-yellow number on the back. It doesn't sound like it should work, but it does, so well. It's quickly become my favorite part of this look. #SuckIt Butterworth!



This Holy Balls design seemingly came out of nowhere. Up until the night it was unveiled all talk hinted at only a "minor update" coming to their 2013 design. The reason for the overhaul is best summed up by Dylan Braden, "Gotta switch it up. New (roster), new jerseys." That switch up? Big balls. Literally. Their logo is blown up to cover the full shirt. The four holes from their original Wiffle ball design take center stage across the chest, occupying the space you'd normally expect to see the team name, as well as on the back above the numbers. The old English "HB" secondary logo also sees its first real-world use in a sort of Tigers-meets-Blue Jays application on the lower front of the jersey. This design is certainly out-of-the-box, since it clearly won't let itself fit inside of one.
Update: We now have photos of the actual jerseys: front and back, detail.


Before this year's redesign the Westside Warriors had worn the same design on a couple templates, contrast piping and solid black, since 2010. That design won the "best dressed" award in 2011. Big shoes to fill. How does the new look measure up? Well, for starters, the update of the Warrior head logo is a rousing upgrade. The Evan Bortmas original is heavy on the details: the sexiest being the Wiffle ball incorporated into the headdress. The new black jersey features their logo much more prominently than the design it replaces, overlapping the Warriors script even. Westside is the first team to announce two jerseys for 2014. Their second shirts again go big logo style, using their secondary roundel, which stole the show during the unveil, on grey. The black numbers outlined in orange on both jerseys will be especially interesting on the black, where they'll look either amazing or be a nightmare to read. Overall the new look is a bolder one; fitting for a team thrusting themselves into championship discussions.



El Diablos have said they'll be wearing grey jerseys with teal graphics. Which of their logos or scripts they use and where is anyone's guess. They are getting their shirts through Nike or UnderArmor, though, so one thing we know for sure: the company's branding will be every bit as apparent as El Diablos'.

As with much of what's happening with the Flying Squirrels, there has been no word on what direction the team will take with their jerseys. Light blue? Brown? Script? A "Tipsy" crest? Debut of the Wiff-acorn? The Squirrels have gone through a lot of historical laundry, Sessions could easily dip back into that. He also has the entire logo catalog to play with, though, so could just as easily come up with something entirely new.

What we know from the Islanders camp is that they will not bring back the white/black raglans. It's a loss from a style perspective, but the reasoning for it is hard to argue with: long sleeves are a poor clothing decision in the summer.

King Friday will likely don red shirts again, and I'd be surprised to see use them use anything other than their KF logo, as done in 2012, or the wiffled shield from last season. One thing to cross fingers and anxiously await here: might the outlined numbers from 2012 return?

Oakland County Onanism are another in the unknown category. Grey or green are their options, and we're heavily rooting for green, since it will be a unique color on the fields this season. Throw on the O and excretion logo in white or grey, and voila!

The Whiteford Wicked Aces already have three jerseys in their lockers, so it's possible they don't make any additions or changes. However, since their debut in the 2011 fall tournament they have added a new jersey each season. They also have another streak going on during that same time frame. Sometimes you just have to keep on keeping on, ya know?

We know for certain that the Wolfpack will not wear radiant orchid, the color of the year. Like with the Onanism, we hope they go with orange over grey to make themselves stand out on the fields. What we REALLY hope is that they go with the amazing piece of handiwork pictured to the right! (Get them here, Hollister.)

Where's The Mayor?

		Coffee Time
		by Carl Coffee

WSEM has had its share of disappearing acts. Mike Merlo came onto the scene in 2011, was very committed, and then vanished. Greg Franzen was one of the faces of the league in 2012 and also has left. The first Satellite Tournament of 2013 saw Michael ‘The Mayor’ Sessions made his WSEM debut; after that he could be found everywhere. The Mayor would show up at games even if his team wasn’t playing. He would drive for hours to pick up out-of-town teammates from as far as Port Huron. The Mayor was Alex Linebrink’s right-hand man for the Islanders, and he was responsible for finding All-Star pitcher Will Mundel.

The Mayor was an obvious choice to captain a team in 2014. He liked the idea of bringing back the historic Flying Squirrels franchise, and he quickly built a roster of veterans and rookies. The front office was thrilled to have such a committed wiffler taking over the Squirrels, and everything was going great.

As the weather turned cold, The Mayor no longer could be found. We had a winter meeting. The Mayor wasn’t there. I have captain chats on facebook. The Mayor is never on them. As quickly as he exploded onto the scene, he has now exploded off of it.

Fellow front office member Brandon Corbett and I founded the Flying Squirrels in 2010, and both hope the reputation of the team isn’t tainted because of The Mayor’s disappearing act. In the November Power Rankings, the Squirrels were ranked sixth and many had them as a wildcard contender. The March rankings now have them at ninth, with only King Friday worse.

Sure, The Mayor could just care during the spring/summer and all of this is for nothing. As both the Commissioner and only other person to have captained the Flying Squirrels, I am worried. I wrote this article with one goal in mind, to wake up The Mayor.

So Mr. Mayor, just know you are beloved in this league. Your peers voted you as an All-Star, even though you had a .035 batting average. Please, come back soon.

Four Scariest Teams in the Eyes of a Wicked Ace

		View from the Top
		by Evan Bischoff

The Whiteford Wicked Aces have won the last two league championships (one championship and one “championship”), have the National Pitcher of the Year, and are ready to rumble again this year. However, as a member of the Wicked Aces, I can honestly say we are not as confident as our titles may indicate. With the loss of Evan Bortmas and losing the clutch Joel Crozier later in the year, we have plenty to be afraid of. I expect these teams to give us the biggest nightmares next year.

1

Undoubtedly, the scariest team in the league is the Westside Warriors. If the full team could make it to every game, I have no doubt they could go 25-3, or better. The Warriors have the scariest player in the league, Evan Bortmas. He can absolutely take over a game, even when he’s not pitching (Game 4 of the Championship Series). I had the privilege of playing with Bortmas last year, and he is simply a beast. The Warriors also have Sam Hatt, the other dominant ex-Punchout. He was one out away from beating us in the playoffs last year, but Joel Crozier saved the day. If Hatt is present in the playoffs, he and Bortmas alone can beat anybody. Not to mention the solid hitting behind the two studs, David Castle, Alex Shore, Greg Voutsos and Nick Woods. If the entire team is there in the playoffs, this team is a terrifying matchup.

2

The second scariest team in my eyes is the Holy Balls. Dennis Pearson from 2011 was the scariest monster the league has ever seen. His homerun hitting swing alone is enough to make any pitcher shake in their boots. If he can return to anything close to his unhittable self as a pitcher, this team will be really good. Behind him, the Holy Balls also have slugger Dylan Braden, Chris Paquin as a steady pitcher, Brandon Corbett as a very solid hitter, and a rookie, Anthony Mazurek. Dennis Pearson’s new-found motivation and the balance of the rest of the squad is plenty to make any team wary of playing the Holy Balls next year.

3

Coming in as the third scariest team is El Diablos. This team is the same team as last year with one less Nicco, who was their biggest home run threat and won the batting title. Yes, they do still have Skinner and Phillips, two very dominant pitchers. Yes, they have the reigning MVP, Kyle Tomlinson. But, there are few unknowns about this team. Other than three-first-named Devin Michael Tyra, you know exactly what to expect when you face them. Plus, the Bischoff bros went 5-0 against this team last year. They may be the preseason #1, but they have been beaten and lack the “scare effect” that the Warriors and Balls have.

4

The final team on the scariest teams list is the Islanders. Will Mundel has proven himself as an exceptional pitcher. In the final game of the season last year, he pitched scoreless into the eighth inning against us. With a little run support, Mundel can definitely steal some games against quality opponents. Also, it has been rumored that the Islanders are having open tryouts to bring in some fresh talent. Having won their offseason league, they may be significantly improved over last year’s team. Although the Islanders don’t have the talent the three other teams on this list do, they still give opponents plenty of reasons to be scared.

Predicting the 2014 Handies: Part 2

		Coffee Time
		by Carl Coffee

A Year ago I predicted The Handies and did very well hitting on 7/10. The only misses were Greg Brannan for a Diamond Digit, Nicco Lollio for Batting Champion, and Jason Hewlett for Most Improved. To make things tougher this year I will be adding the Walker Texas Ranger and Great Lakes Stealer Handies, and I won’t allow myself to double up on the MVP. My goal is 9/12, but I would be happy with 8/12.

Country Strong HR King 2013 Predictions:  (1) Dennis Pearson,  (2) Dylan Braden,  (3) Alex Shore 2013 Winner:  Dennis Pearson 2014 Predictions Favorite:  Dennis Pearson (Holy Balls) In the Running:  Kyle Tomlinson (El Diablos) Longshot:  David Castle (Westside Warriors)

Favorite:  Dennis Pearson (Holy Balls) I am not sure if I even need to include two more guys for this category. Dennis had 22 home runs in 2013, and the closest guy was nine behind him. Dennis is lethal with the black bats and even though he is now playing on a pitcher friendly field, he should once again be over 20 homers. In the Running:  Kyle Tomlinson (El Diablos) Tomlinson isn’t a power hitter, but he does have the ability to knock them out of the park. He has cleaned up on individual awards the last two seasons, so maybe, just maybe, the HR title will be his next quest? Longshot:  David Castle (Westside Warriors) Castle had a magical 2nd half of the season in 2013 and seemingly could do no wrong. His 13 home runs were 2nd in the league, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see him around that number again.

Batting Champion 2013 Predictions:  (1) Kyle Tomlinson,  (2) Alex Shore,  (3) Josh Nagorski 2013 Winner:  Nicco Lollio 2014 Predictions Favorite:  Evan Bortmas (Westside Warriors) In the Running:  Kyle Tomlinson (El Diablos) Longshot:  Nicco Lollio (Wolfpack)

Favorite:  Evan Bortmas (Westside Warriors) I don’t know about you, but Bortmas seems like a guy you don’t want to upset. Finishing 5th in the league for the Batting Crown is probably on his mind and should motivate him. Late in the season he started using the yellow bats with some positive results. Could we see him do that again? Or will he stick with the black beauty? Either way he should easily be over .400 again. In the Running:  Kyle Tomlinson (El Diablos) Tomlinson had above average stats across the board in 2013, but didn’t finish 1st in the stats that mattered. He should battle with Bortmas all season for the Batting Crown, and wouldn’t surprise anyone if he wins it. Longshot:  Nicco Lollio (Wolfpack) Putting the defending Batting Champion as the longshot probably won’t shock anyone since it seems Lollio won this award last year with an asterisk. Lollio only played in 16 games last year, but he did make the most of them. It’s anyone’s guess how often he will play with his new team, but without the protection of Dakota, Chandler, Kyle, and Skinner, he may not see as many good pitches as he did in 2013.

Most Valuable Player 2013 Predictions:  (1) K. Tomlinson/A. Shore,  (2) D. Pearson/C. Phillips,  (3) D. Braden/J. Crozier 2013 Winner:  Kyle Tomlinson 2014 Predictions Favorite:  Dennis Pearson (Holy Balls) In the Running:  Evan Bortmas (Westside Warriors) Longshot:  Dakota LaDouceur (El Diablos)

Favorite:  Dennis Pearson (Holy Balls) Even I am surprised I didn’t put Bortmas or Tomlinson here, but Pearson is out for blood. He hasn’t been this focused since 2011, and seeing so many guys in the league pass him in stats and awards will motivate him. Pearson should run away with the HR and RBI crowns, and should be a Top 5 Batting Average guy. We have come close to having a Triple Crown winner in the past, and Pearson will have a great chance at doing that this season. My stat line prediction for him is .400/25/60. #GOAT In the Running:  Evan Bortmas (Westside Warriors) Like I said earlier, don’t upset Evan Bortmas. The Wicked Aces personify a team style game, so last season Bortmas didn’t have the eye-popping stats he had in 2012. With a title under his belt, look for him to get that MVP Handy back. I don’t think we will ever see a hitter over .500 again, but Bortmas could be a .450 hitter. He’s also extremely clutch and I would love to see his batting average with runners on base. The former MVP may once again be the current MVP after the 2014 season. My stat line prediction for Bortmas is .435/15/44. Longshot:  Dakota LaDouceur (El Diablos) Sorry, Kyle Tomlinson cannot be considered a longshot; therefore he had to be omitted from the MVP list. Instead, his teammate Dakota earned this slot. The RBI machine is predicted to have a big year. With Nicco off the team, Dakota will be looked upon to pick up some of that slack. His teams have finished 2nd place the last two seasons, so that is another reason I think Dakota will be motivated to have a big year. My stat line prediction for Dakota is .355/12/48.

Clown Shu 2013 Predictions:  (1) Austin Bischoff,  (2) Craig Skinner,  (3) Dennis Pearson 2013 Winner:  Craig Skinner 2014 Predictions Favorite:  Austin Bischoff (Wicked Aces) In the Running:  Craig Skinner (El Diablos) Longshot:  Chandler Phillips (El Diablos)

Favorite:  Austin Bischoff (Wicked Aces) It feels strange, but Austin is the first Wicked Ace to be on this list. I have no doubt that if Austin would have pitched the amount of games Skinner did in 2013, the Clown Shu would have been his. Austin ultimately plays for the Commissioner’s Cup, so history could repeat itself. I however cannot put anyone else but Austin as the favorite. If he wants the Clown Shu, he will win it. In the Running:  Craig Skinner (El Diablos) Skinner won last year. Skinner is still awesome. Skinner may win again. What else can you say? Longshot:  Chandler Phillips (El Diablos) Will Mundel was the hot new girl who comes mid-school year and awes everyone, but Chandler has been the consistently hot girl who has been around for a while. That was a weird sentence… Anyways, Chandler will have every opportunity to win the Clown Shu award in 2014. He had a few games last year he wishes he could take back, but I don’t see him doing that again this season.

Twatter Power Rankings: March Edition

		Coffee Time
		by Carl Coffee

10.		King Friday
		KF camp has been very quiet. Hurd told me he can’t even think wiffle until spring arrives, so I will allow it.
9.		Flying Squirrels		3
		Sessions has gone MIA & his two rookies seem to have disappeared. Will they come together when it matters?
8.		Oakland County Onanism		1
		I ranked these guys 9th in November, and they moved up without playing a game. Hey now!
7.		Belgian Wiffles
		The NN Boys have been active lately and want to have big seasons. Can Belgian #shocktheworld?
6.		Wolfpack		1
		Their talent will take them far, but they also have been very quiet lately. That should change soon.
5.		Islanders		3
		Linebrink is ready to win. Look for Mott to have an All-Star season and Mundel to be Clown Shu like.
4.		Westside Warriors		1
		I keep hearing weird things when it comes to Sam Hatt. They will be in the playoffs, but may be in that play-in game.
3.		Holy Balls		1
		Pearson has been watching tape of himself from 2011. He is going to have a huge season.
2.		Whiteford Wicked Aces
		They still only have five guys on the roster. Crozier will be a part-timer and Hughes is wishy washy. #uhoh
1.		El Diablos
		El Diablos have one goal this year, a Championship. Anything short will be a failure.