An Update on Your 2010 MLB “Jobu Rankings”
Ok, I realize that, in my haste, I started posting MLB 2010 reviews of teams to refresh your memory of offseason acquisitions and trades without really calling attention to the unique way it’s going on here. It all started a few weeks ago when I saw Major League for the 100th time and then unsuccessfully tried to find online a Jobu doll.
You see, Major League is probably in my top five movies of all time, and I honestly don’t understand how any true baseball fan could disagree. Of course there are the other, more sentimental movies like Field of Dreams and Bull Durham, but I’m more of a comedy guy myself, and Major League delivers nonstop entertainment in that area. But I digress…
I’ve already started the AL West, and I’ve entitled my postings “Your MLB 2010 Preview: Name of Team,” but I’ve given this some thought and it has to change to reflect the Jobu ratings, which I will fully explain here.
If you haven’t seen the previews yet, here’s what you’ll get: a quick recap of the team’s ‘09 season, a reminder of who the team acquired and lost in the offseason, and my prediction as to where the team is headed in 2010. But, most importantly, you’ll get a Jobu rating of 1-4 Jobus. Here’s how that shakes out:
One Jobu = No cigars or rum offered to Jobu. Fear stays in bats, the team stays in the basement.
Two Jobus – Rum was taken from Jobu, and not enough was replenished. Lack of replenishment means no playoffs for these teams.
Three Jobus – Jobu’s was offered rum or cigars, but not both. Jobu is pleased and takes fear from some bats, but others are on their own. Some of these will be playoffs teams, and some will just miss.
Four Jobus – These teams have offered Jobu his fill of cigars and rum. Jobu has taken fear from all bats, and these team will prosper because of Jobu’s appreciation. They are playoff favorites.
Anyone can create their own power rankings, and many other outlets do. But only here will you find the predictions of Jobu — and if anyone can ever find out where I can get my hands on a legit Jobu doll, I implore you to contact me.
