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metsgeek · 02-19-2005, 04:43 PM

THE CHRONICLE - VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1

JANUARY 1, 1913: The debate has already begun: Which dynasty is better...the Athletics of '07-'09 or the Giants of '10-'12 and counting. The Giants won more pennants, but they were defeated by the A's in 2 out of 3 of the World Series in which they met. This season will certainly add to that discussion. If the Giants repeat yet again, they should be able to lay claim to the title. If they fall, however, the argument for either side will continue for many years. The team most likely to knock them off their pedestal are the Red Sox, AL champions for the last two years, but to do so, they definitely need to get some pitching help. In other news, two teams changed their nicknames in the hopes of changing their luck. The New York Highlanders will now be called the Yankees, and the Boston Doves are now called the Braves.

Prospect Watch: BEN "CORNBREAD" BALEYI

21 years old and he already has one of the best nicknames in the bigs. This strapping young man on the hot corner should advance quickly through the minor leagues. Rumor has it that his nickname was given to him by Napoleon Lajoie, who, upon seeing him play, said "That boy scoops up groundballs like a piece o' cornbread mopping up gravy on a plate." His talents aren't only in the field. He's pretty fast on the bases and knows how to make contact. he may be a huge longball threat, but you can be sure he'll leg out some doubles and triples.

Talents (Contact/Gap/HR/Eye/Avoid K): 90/70/50/60/50
Current Ratings: 44/55/48/49/26

02-19-2005, 04:43 PM	#126
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	THE CHRONICLE - VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1 JANUARY 1, 1913: The debate has already begun: Which dynasty is better...the Athletics of '07-'09 or the Giants of '10-'12 and counting. The Giants won more pennants, but they were defeated by the A's in 2 out of 3 of the World Series in which they met. This season will certainly add to that discussion. If the Giants repeat yet again, they should be able to lay claim to the title. If they fall, however, the argument for either side will continue for many years. The team most likely to knock them off their pedestal are the Red Sox, AL champions for the last two years, but to do so, they definitely need to get some pitching help. In other news, two teams changed their nicknames in the hopes of changing their luck. The New York Highlanders will now be called the Yankees, and the Boston Doves are now called the Braves. Prospect Watch: BEN "CORNBREAD" BALEYI 21 years old and he already has one of the best nicknames in the bigs. This strapping young man on the hot corner should advance quickly through the minor leagues. Rumor has it that his nickname was given to him by Napoleon Lajoie, who, upon seeing him play, said "That boy scoops up groundballs like a piece o' cornbread mopping up gravy on a plate." His talents aren't only in the field. He's pretty fast on the bases and knows how to make contact. he may be a huge longball threat, but you can be sure he'll leg out some doubles and triples. Talents (Contact/Gap/HR/Eye/Avoid K): 90/70/50/60/50 Current Ratings: 44/55/48/49/26 __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!! Last edited by metsgeek; 02-19-2005 at 04:48 PM.