# 9 - Nashville Posse

Nashville Posse (AL) dennisdee View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Franchise Power Points: 43.5

Cumulative Record: 628-506

Playoff Achievements: Wildcard Berth (S2, S3); Division Title (S1, S4 & S5); Division Championship Series Winner (S1)

Best Season Record: Season 4 (101-61)

Worst Season Record: Season 1 (79-83)

Franchise History- With the # 9 ranked franchise, we have one of the pioneers of Glavine 300. Dennisdee is one of a handful of owners who has been around since Season 1. The Posse started in Santa Fe and spent Seasons 1-4 there. These were successful years for the Posse. In Season 1, they won 101 games and the AL South Division Title. They also won the DCS, but were defeated by the San Juan Warlords in the ALCS 4 games to 1. Seasons 2 and 3 saw them making the playoffs with a Wildcard Berth but not really making any waves in the postseason. In Season 4 they won the AL South again but were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. After Season 4, the team moved to Music City, where they kept the same name and had similar success in Season 5. They won the AL South again, but were knocked out again in the first round. This would be the last time they made the postseason to date. Season 6 saw a decline in production out of the Posse, they went 85-77 and failed to make the playoffs for the first time in the history of the franchise. In Season 7 they were even worse, posting their first ever losing season at 79-83.

Franchise Outlook- This franchise looks as if they have slowly deteriorated over time. Their best year was their inaugural season and they have failed to relive that success to date. The team is lead by SS Patrick O'Donnell and youngster Andrew Gload, who are both good players. What the team lacks is a formidable pitching staff and in all reality, unless they get better pitching, they won’t compete in the American League. There are some bright spots in the minors, including Clay Linton and Rod Thompson but again, these are position players. What the Posse needs is arms. Hopefully dennisdee will address this issue as the AL South is a tough division and it will take some work to get to the top of it again.