MLB ‘journalism’
I had this post written mentally yesterday. I decided to wait to see how the “best” Astros did today against the lowly Rockies before posting it.
The crack MLB POWER RANKINGS is either lazy, or their algorithm is broken (and they are lazy). www.mlb.com/news/mlb-…
Colorado Rockies fans are well aware of the suffering of last season. To start this year the Rockies have won the series against the Toronto Jays. And managed to fight hard against a Phillies team. They are 4-6 now. Yesterday when the power rankings posted they were 3-7, run differential -2. Compare:
Blue Jays - Ranked #6, 4-6, run differential -20.
Giants - Ranked #22, 3-7, run differential -25.
Phillies - Ranked #8, 5-4, run differential -6.
Chicago White Sox, Ranked #29, 4-6, run differential -25.
Most laughably: Boston Red Sox, Ranked #18, 2-8, run differential -17.
MLB.com editors are so blinded by their love of mascots they have forgotten to look at the evidence: their algorithm for rankings is broken. Or more likely, they are just too lazy to change their small paragraph about “hang in there Rockies fans.” I’ve been hanging in there. I don’t need pity or reassurance. Just give credit where it’s due instead of regurgitating from a flawed gut. It’s a new season, get a new perspective.
Colorado Rockies 9, Houston Astros 7. How sweet it was for those noisy Texas people to quiet down. May it be the same tomorrow.
