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Nick Soulis · 05-01-2010, 03:22 AM

BASEBALL MONTHLY

Special Edition

Season Preview National League

With expansion and player movement so frequent this offseason due to league expnsion, it is a good time to quickly cover the teams and their outlook going into the 1882 season.

We start with the National League:

Chicago White Stockings
The team definately got thinner as they go into the new season hoping for theit third straight pennant. Gone are George Wright and Mike Dorgan. Ezra Sutton comes back to the team that drafted him to play short and Frank Selman is now a dependable arm out of the pen. The scouts are dubbing Mike Muldoon as the newest star of the team at third base, Cap Anson will make the transition to first. Ned Williamson gets his shot in the outfield.

Cincinnati Red Stockings
Fritz Pfeffer the number one pick from last season will be looking to make a spalsh this season for the Reds. Ciny still also has George Gore in centerfield and Larry Corcoran on the mound. The team still isnt the deepest and most talented, but is heading in the right direction. Tom Barlow is also one of the better catchers in the league.

Boston Red Caps
An organization that is always expected to win, th Red Caps made some major changes this season. Gone are long time stars Deacon White and Cy Bentley, who contributed so much to the team. The pressure falls on youn pitching prospect Bill Sweeney who much is expected from. Ross Barnes still is the best of the best with the bat, and Jack Glasscock is coming off of a breakout year where he won the batting title. The Red Caps will go as far as their young arms take them.

Brooklyn Atlantics
New ownership in Brooklyn as the popular team looks to finally start winnng. Pitcher Tim Keefe lost 20 games last year but still has dynamic stuff with little support from his defense. Dan Brouthers and King Kelly are two of the best hitters in the game, Kelly staying with the team was a big break for the club. Canadian Arthur Irwin is a star in the making at short stop for the team.

New York Gothams
There is great excitement as finally a team comes to the big city, so come big expectations. The team took a chance on The Only Nolan on the mound, who will have to deal well with the pressures of New York life. John ORourke and Mike Dorgan look to carry a weak offense that may have issues scoring runs in the Polo Grounds. Bill Geiss is another strong arm on the team as his role is yet to be revealed completely.

Philadelphia Quakers
Trickey Nichols who has been a star in the league for sometime helps start another franchise in Philly. Nichols has a 2.37 career ERA and will be part of a deep staff the includes Joe Edwards and Laurie Ries. A balanced but older lineup awauts with Levi Meyerle still among the most gifted hitters in the game and Steve King who is closing in on 40 and just wont give up the game. Charley Radbourn could be one of the most underated players in the game. The Quakers may be very competitive.

Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Baseball comes to the working city of Pittsburgh. Pitching is a weakness of the team as Dory Dean will be expected to be an ace for the team, Dean has only won 17 games in 6 years. Bert Dorr however is set to being groomed to be the pitching star of the future, but is the 20 year old ready? The offense looks good in the hands of Abner Dalrymple who has drove in 170 runs in his career. Center fielder Paul Hines finally tries to settle down with a team, his 4th in his 10 year career.

St, Louis Brown Stockings
This is not the team that won it all last season despite thier name. In a feel good story Candy Cummings comes back to St. Louis where he pitche for 7 years to relight his flame, but many wonder if he has anything left at the top of the rotation. George Wright gets another chance to prove himself as the leader in RBI last season brings a confidence to the plate. Deacon White has made a new home and brings a career .339 average and 3 championships with him. Orator Shaffer is another player that is expected to get even better as he will man 3rd base for the team. The hitting will be there for this team, but the pitching is among the weakest in the game.

05-01-2010, 03:22 AM	#126
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,363	BASEBALL MONTHLY Special Edition Season Preview National League With expansion and player movement so frequent this offseason due to league expnsion, it is a good time to quickly cover the teams and their outlook going into the 1882 season. We start with the National League: Chicago White Stockings The team definately got thinner as they go into the new season hoping for theit third straight pennant. Gone are George Wright and Mike Dorgan. Ezra Sutton comes back to the team that drafted him to play short and Frank Selman is now a dependable arm out of the pen. The scouts are dubbing Mike Muldoon as the newest star of the team at third base, Cap Anson will make the transition to first. Ned Williamson gets his shot in the outfield. Cincinnati Red Stockings Fritz Pfeffer the number one pick from last season will be looking to make a spalsh this season for the Reds. Ciny still also has George Gore in centerfield and Larry Corcoran on the mound. The team still isnt the deepest and most talented, but is heading in the right direction. Tom Barlow is also one of the better catchers in the league. Boston Red Caps An organization that is always expected to win, th Red Caps made some major changes this season. Gone are long time stars Deacon White and Cy Bentley, who contributed so much to the team. The pressure falls on youn pitching prospect Bill Sweeney who much is expected from. Ross Barnes still is the best of the best with the bat, and Jack Glasscock is coming off of a breakout year where he won the batting title. The Red Caps will go as far as their young arms take them. Brooklyn Atlantics New ownership in Brooklyn as the popular team looks to finally start winnng. Pitcher Tim Keefe lost 20 games last year but still has dynamic stuff with little support from his defense. Dan Brouthers and King Kelly are two of the best hitters in the game, Kelly staying with the team was a big break for the club. Canadian Arthur Irwin is a star in the making at short stop for the team. New York Gothams There is great excitement as finally a team comes to the big city, so come big expectations. The team took a chance on The Only Nolan on the mound, who will have to deal well with the pressures of New York life. John ORourke and Mike Dorgan look to carry a weak offense that may have issues scoring runs in the Polo Grounds. Bill Geiss is another strong arm on the team as his role is yet to be revealed completely. Philadelphia Quakers Trickey Nichols who has been a star in the league for sometime helps start another franchise in Philly. Nichols has a 2.37 career ERA and will be part of a deep staff the includes Joe Edwards and Laurie Ries. A balanced but older lineup awauts with Levi Meyerle still among the most gifted hitters in the game and Steve King who is closing in on 40 and just wont give up the game. Charley Radbourn could be one of the most underated players in the game. The Quakers may be very competitive. Pittsburgh Alleghenys Baseball comes to the working city of Pittsburgh. Pitching is a weakness of the team as Dory Dean will be expected to be an ace for the team, Dean has only won 17 games in 6 years. Bert Dorr however is set to being groomed to be the pitching star of the future, but is the 20 year old ready? The offense looks good in the hands of Abner Dalrymple who has drove in 170 runs in his career. Center fielder Paul Hines finally tries to settle down with a team, his 4th in his 10 year career. St, Louis Brown Stockings This is not the team that won it all last season despite thier name. In a feel good story Candy Cummings comes back to St. Louis where he pitche for 7 years to relight his flame, but many wonder if he has anything left at the top of the rotation. George Wright gets another chance to prove himself as the leader in RBI last season brings a confidence to the plate. Deacon White has made a new home and brings a career .339 average and 3 championships with him. Orator Shaffer is another player that is expected to get even better as he will man 3rd base for the team. The hitting will be there for this team, but the pitching is among the weakest in the game. Last edited by Nick Soulis; 05-21-2010 at 07:16 AM.