MLB 08: The Show team rankings

Wow what terrible rankings. Astros ranked 11th? Mariners 4 spots above the Angels when all they added was Bedard and lost bunch of offense in the off-season? Blue Jays 5th? Ridiculous.

How are the cardinals the worst team in the nl central. Glad I am stuck with the 360 because the d-rays, nationals and pirates will have worse records than the cardinals guaranteed.

im getting my games mlb 2k8 and the show today!!!!!!!

[quote comment="14694"]im getting my games mlb 2k8 and the show today!!!!!!![/quote]
What? Are you going to trade in the one that is worse or keep up with two games?

HA! The team that went to the World Series for the NL is 14th best?

HA! The team that went to the World Series for the NL is 14th best?

THOSE ARE ACTUALLY MORE OF A JOKE THAN 2k’S!!

Well, clearly the game must suck since these rankings are debatable. CLEARLY.

I think the fact that SCEA has to determine the ratings so early is the reason that they can appear a bit skewed. No one knows just who will rise above the rest this year. Their guess is as good as anyones. I site the 2007 Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks as living proof from last year, as well as the 2005 Detroit Tigers, and the 2003 Florida Marlins. I also think all five teams in the NL West this year have really solid rotations. Better than any other division in baseball (at least in my opinion).

I think the fact that SCEA has to determine the ratings so early is the reason that they can appear a bit skewed. No one knows just who will rise above the rest this year. Their guess is as good as anyones. I site the 2007 Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks as living proof from last year, as well as the 2005 Detroit Tigers, and the 2003 Florida Marlins. I also think all five teams in the NL West this year have really solid rotations. Better than any other division in baseball (at least in my opinion).

Is there anyone, even Houston fans, who would say that they should be ranked ahead of the Brewers!?

[quote comment="14712"]Tigers pitching 9th and the Yankees 5th???? The Yankees rotation is old and shaky….[/quote]
Historically, good ratings are always given to “old and shaky” players. Durham is rated 81 for 2k or something like that.
[quote comment="14711"]I think the fact that SCEA has to determine the ratings so early is the reason that they can appear a bit skewed. No one knows just who will rise above the rest this year. Their guess is as good as anyones. I site the 2007 Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks as living proof from last year, as well as the 2005 Detroit Tigers, and the 2003 Florida Marlins. I also think all five teams in the NL West this year have really solid rotations. Better than any other division in baseball (at least in my opinion).[/quote]
True but at least base it on last year’s stats with a bit of tweaking. That is pathetic.

[quote comment="14709"]Well, clearly the game must suck since these rankings are debatable. CLEARLY.[/quote]
damn, your right. not getting this game ever! (rolling eyes)

Ratings are pretty bad…

Ya, those ranings are atrocious. Nobody is saying their not buying the game because of it, so save those comments, their pointless. It’s a crappy thing. The rankings are horrible. We know it’s a small issue. But still. It blows. Let people vent.

Yea baby! ASTROS!

I am a huge Mets fan, but #1 in Pitching? Come on.

Santana is the best pitcher, but he could have a slow start like Zito had.

Pedro says he is healthy but who knows.

Maine had one okay year, I need to see more from him.

Oliver Perez is wild, and sometimes ineffective.

Pelfrey/El Duque = EH

Relievers – Heilman can implode, Duaner is coming off big surgery, and Wagner is decent.

maybe its just me but did anyone elsse notice the “Yea baby ASTROS!” comment from the guy with the pittsburgh pirate icon? lol

I was wondering about that too mike. Maybe he’s just a Brewers hater.

The Astros are going to be good this year. Best offensive lineup they’ve ever had (going to get the most production out of SS position than they have ever had), decent and underrated starting rotation with one of the best pitchers in baseball leading it (Oswalt), and an amazing improved bullpen with a closer that can actually close games this year. (Valverde)

It’s a good thing this game plays well b/c the rankings are a joke. For example, the Pirates and Reds above the Cardinals??

Cardinals couldn’t be any further from their recent postseason run. Reds are a team on the rise and Dusty should be Mgr. of the year in ’08.

Oh well what do ratings matter anyway, its how you play with your team that takes you places….I cant wait to pick up 2K8 tomorrow but ya know I think somethings going on that they still did not release a demo yet….I think i am going to waist my money because if the company was absolutely into their product they would’ve dropped a demo so everyone can see that they made changes which would UP their sales….know what im saying….

Oh well what do ratings matter anyway, its how you play with your team that takes you places….I cant wait to pick up 2K8 tomorrow but ya know I think somethings going on that they still did not release a demo yet….I think i am going to waste my money because if the company was absolutely into their product they would’ve dropped a demo so everyone can see that they made changes which would UP their sales….know what im saying….

lol @ the padres being 4th in pitching. should at least be 2nd with that bullpen and pitching staff