Though Sayonara crossed the line first, it did not place in its division after times were corrected according to the complex formulas that handicap boats, allowing sailors to compete on a level plane.
However, the Devil Rays franchise did not have an auspicious beginning: it posted losing records in each of its first 10 seasons and finished last in its division in every year save one, when it finished second to last.
Colorado struggled through the start of the 21st century: it finished no better than second to last in its division from 1998 to 2006.
Tampa Bay has won four straight in its division.
Minnesota has the lowest payroll in its division.
Even so, Lokomotiv played to capacity crowds, finishing third in its division by winning percentage.
At the Christmas break, Columbus (11-20-3-2, 27 points) is last in its division.
However, New Jersey's ascent was equally brief, and the team finished last in its division in 2012 13.
The team that looked like the best in the league Sunday — the Giants — is 0-2 itsits division.
The book resembled the Bible in its length and complexity and in its division into books named for individual prophets.
When Robin Ventura first joined the Chicago White Sox, in 1989, the team finished last in its division.
