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Joy in Mudville · 02-10-2008, 10:48 AM

The following is the second in a four-part series previewing the 1971 Joy in Mudville season. It, in no way, attempts to predict the season outcome.

California Angels
It's not the Angels in the Outfield this franchise is concerned with--it's the entire roster. Left fielder and team MVP Alex Johnson returns from a 224-hit, .339 season. Expectations are high for short stop Jim Fergosi. Twenty-game winner Andy Messersmith and 16-game winner Rudy May are the No. 1 and 2 starters respectively.

Chicago White Sox
The most sought after franchise when the JIM League formed, the White Sox surprised the baseball world by winning 87 games and finishing a distant second to Oakland. Former bullpen ace Wilbur Wood has moved into the starting rotation where he'll join Joe Horlen and Tommy John. Carlos May and Bill Melton spearhead the offense.

Kansas City Royals
Right-hander Roger Nelson and left-hander Paul Splitorff won 18 and 17 games respectively for this fifth-place finisher a year ago. Unfortunately, no other starter won more than seven. The Gold Glove trio of outfielders Lou Piniella, Amos Otis and Pat Kelly returns.

Milwaukee Brewers
Tim L. has taken over Milwaukee's finest. When your club features a team MVP who hit .283 and you've got pitchers with names like Gus and Brabender, Brewer fans may have to be patient.

Minnesota Twins
The good folks of the Twin Cities are still scratching their heads over the disappointing fourth-place finish last summer. Minnesota boasts a starting rotation of Bert Blyleven, Jim Kaat, Dave Boswell and Jim Perry. Hitters the likes of batting champ Tony Oliva, Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew key the offense.

Oakland A's
When does a 105-win season leave you feeling empty? When you fall one win short of the World Series, that's when. Oakland stands a pretty good chance of a return shot this season. Slugger Reggie Jackson appears on the verge of becoming a superstar who one day may have a candy bar named after him. The pitching staff of Vida Blue, Al Downing, Chuck Dobson and Jim "Catfish" Hunter may be the game's best.

02-10-2008, 10:48 AM	#333
Joy in Mudville Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,591	American League West Preview The following is the second in a four-part series previewing the 1971 Joy in Mudville season. It, in no way, attempts to predict the season outcome. California Angels It's not the Angels in the Outfield this franchise is concerned with--it's the entire roster. Left fielder and team MVP Alex Johnson returns from a 224-hit, .339 season. Expectations are high for short stop Jim Fergosi. Twenty-game winner Andy Messersmith and 16-game winner Rudy May are the No. 1 and 2 starters respectively. Chicago White Sox The most sought after franchise when the JIM League formed, the White Sox surprised the baseball world by winning 87 games and finishing a distant second to Oakland. Former bullpen ace Wilbur Wood has moved into the starting rotation where he'll join Joe Horlen and Tommy John. Carlos May and Bill Melton spearhead the offense. Kansas City Royals Right-hander Roger Nelson and left-hander Paul Splitorff won 18 and 17 games respectively for this fifth-place finisher a year ago. Unfortunately, no other starter won more than seven. The Gold Glove trio of outfielders Lou Piniella, Amos Otis and Pat Kelly returns. Milwaukee Brewers Tim L. has taken over Milwaukee's finest. When your club features a team MVP who hit .283 and you've got pitchers with names like Gus and Brabender, Brewer fans may have to be patient. Minnesota Twins The good folks of the Twin Cities are still scratching their heads over the disappointing fourth-place finish last summer. Minnesota boasts a starting rotation of Bert Blyleven, Jim Kaat, Dave Boswell and Jim Perry. Hitters the likes of batting champ Tony Oliva, Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew key the offense. Oakland A's When does a 105-win season leave you feeling empty? When you fall one win short of the World Series, that's when. Oakland stands a pretty good chance of a return shot this season. Slugger Reggie Jackson appears on the verge of becoming a superstar who one day may have a candy bar named after him. The pitching staff of Vida Blue, Al Downing, Chuck Dobson and Jim "Catfish" Hunter may be the game's best. Last edited by Joy in Mudville; 02-10-2008 at 12:44 PM.