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Joy in Mudville · 05-23-2008, 05:36 PM

The following is the first in a four-part series previewing the 1973 Joy in Mudville season. It, in no way, attempts to predict the season outcome.

Baltimore Orioles
This team won a Joy in Mudville record 114 games and swept Texas in the playoffs, yet it's the loss in game seven of the World Series that haunts this club. The O's rotation of Tom Seaver, Jon Matlack, Nolan Ryan and Ken Holtzman is the league's best. Yet, fans were shocked to see AL MVP Dick Allen traded to Kansas City for Gold Glove outfielder Amos Otis. Is a fourth straight East flag in the future?
Boston Red Sox
The Reds Sox are banking on offense and an aging pitching staff. Three consecutive third-place finishes have the Fenway faithful wanting more. The future looks bright with rising youngsters Carlton Fisk and Ron Cey joining veteran boppers George Scott, Reggie Smith and Carl Yastrzemski.
Cleveland Indians
The Tribe has yet to win more than 56 games in a season. Yet, there is hope for the near future. Former first-round pick J.R. Richard appears ready to anchor the staff. Third baseman Mike Schmidt's power numbers are on the rise. Oh yeah, Cleveland again has the No. 1 pick in the June amateur draft.
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers are a team in transition. Promising power hitter Dave Kingman and first-round draft choice Randy Jones will start the season with the big club. It appears others will follow as veterans Al Kaline, Mickey Lolich and Norm Cash continue to age.
Milwaukee Brewers
For the first time in JIM history the Brewers didn't lose 100 games. Okay, they still lost 99 but that was a 19-game improvement from 1971. Left-hander Mike Caldwell made strides that are encouraging. Dave Winfield is back. He is joined by former Philadelphia Phillie Johnny Briggs.
New York Yankees
Quick name the team that won 105 games and didn't even sniff the post-season. Yes, it's the Yankees. The pitching-rich Yankees will attempt to chase the Orioles down again. Batting champion Bobby Murcer is back along with Comeback Player of the Year Roy White. Fritz Peterson, Mel Stottlemyre, Steve Kline and Stan Bahnsen are solid.

Editor's Note: The logo below represents the division champion for the past three seasons.

05-23-2008, 05:36 PM	#989
Joy in Mudville Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,591	American League East Preview '73 The following is the first in a four-part series previewing the 1973 Joy in Mudville season. It, in no way, attempts to predict the season outcome. Baltimore Orioles This team won a Joy in Mudville record 114 games and swept Texas in the playoffs, yet it's the loss in game seven of the World Series that haunts this club. The O's rotation of Tom Seaver, Jon Matlack, Nolan Ryan and Ken Holtzman is the league's best. Yet, fans were shocked to see AL MVP Dick Allen traded to Kansas City for Gold Glove outfielder Amos Otis. Is a fourth straight East flag in the future? Boston Red Sox The Reds Sox are banking on offense and an aging pitching staff. Three consecutive third-place finishes have the Fenway faithful wanting more. The future looks bright with rising youngsters Carlton Fisk and Ron Cey joining veteran boppers George Scott, Reggie Smith and Carl Yastrzemski. Cleveland Indians The Tribe has yet to win more than 56 games in a season. Yet, there is hope for the near future. Former first-round pick J.R. Richard appears ready to anchor the staff. Third baseman Mike Schmidt's power numbers are on the rise. Oh yeah, Cleveland again has the No. 1 pick in the June amateur draft. Detroit Tigers The Tigers are a team in transition. Promising power hitter Dave Kingman and first-round draft choice Randy Jones will start the season with the big club. It appears others will follow as veterans Al Kaline, Mickey Lolich and Norm Cash continue to age. Milwaukee Brewers For the first time in JIM history the Brewers didn't lose 100 games. Okay, they still lost 99 but that was a 19-game improvement from 1971. Left-hander Mike Caldwell made strides that are encouraging. Dave Winfield is back. He is joined by former Philadelphia Phillie Johnny Briggs. New York Yankees Quick name the team that won 105 games and didn't even sniff the post-season. Yes, it's the Yankees. The pitching-rich Yankees will attempt to chase the Orioles down again. Batting champion Bobby Murcer is back along with Comeback Player of the Year Roy White. Fritz Peterson, Mel Stottlemyre, Steve Kline and Stan Bahnsen are solid. Editor's Note: The logo below represents the division champion for the past three seasons. Attached Images Last edited by Joy in Mudville; 05-23-2008 at 08:16 PM.