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Carter’s MLB Power Rankings-May 9: Tampa Bay Rays No. 1 for Third Straight Week
Posted: 9th May 2010 by David Carter in MLB
For the third week in a row I have the Tampa Bay Rays at the top spot. They have the best pitching staff in the majors. The best offense was a toss up between them and the Yankees. I pushed up the Yankees a spot because they are the hottest team in the majors right now, winning nine of their last 10 games. No other team can say that they’ve ...
Carter’s 2009-10 All-NBA Teams: Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant Highlight First Team
Posted: 6th May 2010 by David Carter in NBA
FIRST TEAM
G Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat)
Only Kevin Durant and LeBron James scored more points than D-Wade this season. That’s pretty much the only reason why I have him on the first team. He is the NBA’s best offensive guard.
G Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers)
He’s not the same Kobe that he was four years ago, but this guy can still dominate in the regular season and still put ...
Carter’s MLB Power Rankings-April 25: Rays Take Top Spot From Phillies
Posted: 25th April 2010 by David Carter in MLB
There's no reason why the Rays shouldn't be in the top spot in this week's power rankings. They are the only team to be ranked in the top five in scoring and team ERA. They are also the only team that has won at least eight of their last 10 games.
The Royals' Jose Guillen (.352 average, 6 HR, 15 RBI) and the Brewers' Ryan Braun (.382 average, 5 HR, 20 ...
Carter’s MLB Power Rankings Through April 18: Phillies Remain Number One
Posted: 18th April 2010 by David Carter in MLB
Here's how I see the top 30 MLB teams, from strongest to weakest.
The Phillies are number one. I just think they've played better than anybody else in baseball. Everybody is doing their part well, Roy Halladay is pitching like Roy Halladay, and they are doing a great job and racking up the runs and are playing well on the road.
1. Philadelphia Phillies (8-3)
The Phillies own the NL’s top road record ...
The Magical List: Carter’s Final NBA Power Rankings For 2009-10
Posted: 17th April 2010 by David Carter in NBA
Here's how I see the NBA's top 30 teams and the NBA postseason award winners for the 2009-10 season:
1. Orlando Magic (59-23)
With the Magic in my top spot, this also means that also picking them to win the NBA Championship in June. The Magic are the only team in the league to be ranked in the top six in scoring and defense. Dwight Howard deserves to be the Defensive Player ...
Who’s Got the Edge: Carter’s Stanley Cup Playoff First Round Predictions
Posted: 14th April 2010 by David Carter in NHL
Eastern Conference
(8) Montreal Canadiens vs. (1) Washington Capitals
The Capitals have what I love in hockey and that’s great offense. They have scored more goals than any other team in the NHL. I think if Jose Theodore can come into the series with his A-game, then the Habs have absolutely no chance. Jacques Martin is a great coach, he’s proven himself more then Bruce Boudreau but I just think Boudreau ...
Carter’s Final NHL Power Rankings: Henrik Sedin Leads Hart Candidates
Posted: 13th April 2010 by David Carter in NHL
The 2009-10 NHL regular season has come and gone. It’s been nothing short of very entertaining.
From the playoff races to the individual award races to the rivalries to the excitement of great teams (like the Capitals, Blackhawks, and Canucks) to the terrible disappointment of others (like the Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, and Oilers), the NHL has never fallen short of greatness, and this past regular season was no different.
Here’s how ...
1. Philadelphia Phillies (5-1)
Great offensive team + Roy Halladay success = success for whole team.
The Phillies have scored a league-best 43 runs so far this season. And that's just offense. They've also given up an NL-low 18 runs so far.
Roy Halladay is currently my leader in my NL Cy Young award race (posted at bottom of article). A 2-0 start with a 0.56 ERA and 17 strikeouts is not very ...
Carter’s NHL Power Rankings, April 5: Tippett Leads Jack Adams Race
Posted: 5th April 2010 by David Carter in NHL
Here's David Carter's NHL Power Rankings and individual rankings for the 2009-10 season up until April 5. All W-L-OL records are updated thru Monday morning, April 5.
1. Washington Capitals (51-15-12)
Offense Rank: 1
Defense Rank: 17
PP Rank: 1
PK Rank: 25
2. Chicago Blackhawks (49-22-7)
Offense Rank: 4
Defense Rank: 4
PP Rank: 16
PK Rank: 5
3. Vancouver Canucks (48-27-4)
Offense Rank: 2
Defense Rank: 11
PP Rank: 5
PK Rank: 18
4. San Jose Sharks (48-20-11)
Offense Rank: 3
Defense Rank: ...
MLB: Carter’s 2010 American League West Outlook and Predictions
Posted: 24th March 2010 by David Carter in MLB
Los Angeles Angels (Last Season: 97-65)
The Angels have lost key players over the offseason such as John Lackey, Chone Figgins, and Vladimir Guerrero.
These are players that have contributed so much over the years towards the Angels’ success. Because of this, many might think that due to these players departing, the Angels will not be nearly as good as they have been over the past eight years. But for some reason, ...