HBD King Felix: Season 38 Pre Season Power Rankings

Honolulu Jackwagons

Current: 1 Last: 2

Biggest Acquisition: William Berger and Ben Perez sign big contract extensions to keep the winning formula together.

Biggest Loss: Eswalin Osuna's role had been reduced, but he scored more than 100 runs two seasons ago.

Wichita Rocks

Current: 2 Last: 1

Biggest Acquisition: Ace Brent Davis took a hometown discount to resign with the Rocks for a chance to win a ring.
Biggest Loss: Brace Acquilino is not a big name, but had a valuable role in the pen.

Burlington Bookworms

Current: 3 Last: 3

Biggest Acquisition: Andrea Sheffield arrives to nail down the close ones.

Biggest Loss: Wasn't in the team's plans, but Chico Jiminez's talent is undeniable.

Los Angeles Colemans
Current: 4 Last: 5

Biggest Acquisition: Youngster Erv George brought in to fill the shoes of Andrea Sheffield.

Biggest Loss: Goose King disappointed after his arrival last season; gets jettisoned to Texas.

Iowa City Johnsons
Current: 5 Last: 6

Biggest Acquisition: Hoping Henderson Carter can stay on the field enough to close games regularly.

Biggest Loss: Decent bench bat Pepe Ordaz was the odd man out.

Charlotte Charlatans

Current: 6 Last: 13

Biggest Acquisition: The trade with DC brings Sal Newman to the rotation

Biggest Loss: Swingman Damaso Calvo ate innings and won 25 games over the past two seasons.

Montreal Stars

Current: 7 Last: 11

Biggest Acquisition: Vet catcher Miguel Gutierrez expected to add to an already formidable offense.

Biggest Loss: Andres Rivera won 50 games over the past four seasons.

Santa Fe Brooks

Current: 8 Last: 8

Biggest Acquisition: Jose Leon signs a big FA contract to join the Brooks.

Biggest Loss: Shortstop Archie Tomlinson gets a free agent deal with Pittsburgh.

Richmond Confederates

Current: 9 Last: 9

Biggest Acquisition: Kiko Cust, who had a nice season last year in Jacksonville, comes on board.

Biggest Loss: Good hitting 2B Caleb Cowgil leaves to sign a deal with NY.

Detroit Chippewas

Current: 10 Last: 4

Biggest Acquisition: Three time Silver Slugger Kevin Hetteberg acquired to man the middle of the line up.

Biggest Loss: Solid role player Darrell Connor gets signed away by Jacksonville.

Tacoma Tornadoes

Current: 11 Last: 10

Biggest Acquisition: After testing the market, former All-star CF Harry Flores comes back.

Biggest Loss: On the strength of his 9-1 season out of the pen, Harry Galvez get a big contract with Toledo.

Cincinnati Dawgs

Current: 12 Last: 12

Biggest Acquisition: Frank Burke brings the speed dimension to the Cincy line up.

Biggest Loss: Couldn't come to terms with slugging 3B Alvin Hundley.

Washington D.C. Senators

Current: 13 Last: 14

Biggest Acquisition: Daniel Keppinger is brought in to add depth.

Biggest Loss: Bullpen arm Ken Drese was the odd man out in a crowded pen.

Pittsburgh Appalachians

Current: 14 Last: 17

Biggest Acquisition: Youth movement begins with the signing of John Koh.

Biggest Loss: Two time Gold Glove winning 3B Brad Fielder get signed away.

Scranton Rail Riders

Current: 15 Last: 7

Biggest Acquisition: Young hurler Enrique Paredes is signed to add depth to the rotation.

Biggest Loss: Pablo Figureoa gets a big contract with Tampa.

Fargo Marlboro Men

Current: 16 Last: 19

Biggest Acquisition: Armando Blanco brings speed and defense to the Fargo line up.

Biggest Loss: Veteran Otis Sparks gets a new deal with Toledo.

Colorado Surf Riders III

Current: 17 Last: 21

Biggest Acquisition: Chico Jiminez gets signed to add speed and defense to the Riders' attack.

Biggest Loss: They lose closer Ivan Guzman to a big free agent deal to Santa Fe.

Philadelphia Phoenix

Current: 18 Last: 15

Biggest Acquisition: Oleg May comes on board as a more cost efficient option to Rico Guerrero.

Biggest Loss: Swingman Rico Guerrero had a nice run in Philly before bolting as a free agent.

Texas Wildcats

Current: 19 Last: 20

Biggest Acquisition: Goose King should get back to scoring 100-plus runs hitting on top of the Texas line up.

Biggest Loss: Starter Johnny Wilk gets signed away by Colorado.

Tampa Bay Don Cesars

Current: 20 Last: 25

Biggest Acquisition: Pablo Figureoa signs a big contract to become their ace.

Biggest Loss: Cesar Iglesias becomes victim of a youth movement.

Durham Bulls

Current: 21 Last: 26

Biggest Acquisition: Power hitting catcher Nigel Bryant gets signed.

Biggest Loss: Gorkys Pineda saw his role diminish and became expendable.

New York Blues

Current: 22 Last: 23

Biggest Acquisition: Sandy Perez tests the market, but decides he like New York just fine.

Biggest Loss: Reliever Frank Yosida saved 35 games two seasons ago.

Anaheim Arte Morenos

Current: 23 Last: 22

Biggest Acquisition: Trade brings Heinie Tobin, who won 24 games over the last two seasons.

Biggest Loss: Edward Jeffries has been declining, but had a few nice seasons for Anaheim.

Syracuse Barking Spiders

Current: 24 Last: 18

Biggest Acquisition: Shelley Dorsey is a nice value signing to compliment the youth movement.

Biggest Loss: Arthur Walton becomes too rich for the Syracuse blood.

Toledo Mud Hens

Current: 25 Last: 28

Biggest Acquisition: Lots of nice signings, but Alvin Hundley should have the biggest impact.

Biggest Loss: Middle of the order thumper Kevin Hatteberg gets traded to Detroit.

Jacksonville Minutemen

Current: 26 Last: 24

Biggest Acquisition: Jonny Yerkes comes over from Chicago via trade.

Biggest Loss: Catcher Miguel Gutierrez not in their long term plans.

Chicago Blagos

Current: 27 Last: 31

Biggest Acquisition: Jerry Winchester should thrive in the Windy City after coming over in a trade.

Biggest Loss: Jonny Yerkes was the bait to land Winchester, a deal should work well for both clubs.

San Jose Sea Slugs

Current: 28 Last: 16

Biggest Acquisition: Some very good value signings with Horacio Deleon helping shore up the line up.
Biggest Loss: Lots of movement, but the biggest piece traded is probably Sam Henry.