Divisions Reset- Tournament Picture Coming Into Focus

This afternoon in a private meeting at the MLW offices, the divisions were re-drawn and settled for Wifflepalooza IX. Each team draw in order was set in opposite divisions starting with the Eastern Division. Below are the results

EAST:
French Toast Mafia
Cuban Raft Riders
the Goodfellas
Monstars/Mandingos

WEST:
Balco Bombers
High & Dry
Goon Squad
Flapacamingos

Both divisions are heavy with talent, but let's take a closer look within each side

The East sets up nicely for former champions, the Goodfellas, as with the merger of the Monstars, there isnt a single other squad with a playoff win under their belts in the rest of the division. However, the unknown that's involved with French Toast Mafia, who has some obvious talent, could provide some excitement and a stiff challenge for the Goodfellas. Also give the Cuban Raft Riders their due, as they've shown to be more than capable the past two years. In fact, last year despite not even making the playoffs, they became the only team to ever beat BOTH finalists of the same tournament in that year. The biggest question of this division is definitely the combo squad of the Mandingos & Monstars, which still includes 3 current or former all-stars.

The West appears to be the much more competitive side. While it includes the defending champion Flapacamingos, the Balco Bombers and High & Dry are stocked full of new, young talent that is ready to take the stage. The one question here is the Goon Squad. After reaching the finals last year, it's been rumored (although not confirmed from management) that they will be undergoing a leadership shuffle, and needing to add new talent to fill out their team. While this means they'll likely be sober this year, it's unsure what the new talent will be able to accomplish.

The schedule for Wifflepalooza IX can now be created, and should be set in the coming day or two. Teams play every team in their division once, and one team from the opposite division. Once the schedule is made, teams can begin to plan out lineups and pitching strategies for the big day.