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Franchise Power Points: 34.5
Cumulative Record: 558-576
Playoff Achievements: Division Title (S4, S5 & S6) Division Championship Series Winner (S5)
Best Season Record: Season 5 (104-58)
Worst Season Record: Season 2 (47-115)
Franchise History - The Pittsburgh Penguins franchise has a history of mixed results. This franchise has spent time as a serious contender in the AL and also has spent time as one of the laughing stocks of the AL. The franchise started out in Detroit as the Vipers and spent two laughable seasons in the basement of the AL North posting 100+ loss seasons both years. They were acquired by cincysteve in Season 3 and a serious rebuilding project began. They spent Season 3 in Pawtucket as the Amish Electricians but couldn’t keep the lights on, so after one season they packed their bags and moved to Toledo. Under the moniker, War Kittens, this franchise found their first taste of success. They recorded their first ever winning season (92-70) in Season 4 and won the AL North. They dominated the AL North in Seasons 5 & 6 too taking the Division Title in both of those seasons and winning the DCS in Season 5 after posting an impressive 104 win season. Before Season 7 cincysteve unexplainably sold the team and left town. The town was purchased by 100mark, move to Pittsburgh and renamed the Penguins. They were able to have a winning season in Season 7 but were unable to make the playoffs.
Franchise Outlook - The Penguins are the force to be reckoned with in the AL North. They are the favorite to win the AL North this year and are tough competitor for any team that faces them. They are led by free agent acquisition Julio Medrano and aging vet Felipe Arias. Pitchers Sparky Salmon and Dick Creek are also notable hurlers in the Penguins’ rotation. With relatively weak draft picks in the minors and a lack of star International Prospect signings, the Penguins will have to make some moves in the near future to stay on top of the AL North. They have some quality aging players on their team that will have to be replaced. It will be interesting to see what they do in order to stay competitive.
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