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slickphipsi · 11-21-2011, 06:37 PM

Down on the Farm
I missed this last time, but Plymouth repeated as Minor Pro champions. This year, they swept Riverhead (Pettinton), 3 games to zero.

Award Winners
The 1898 season concluded with the announcement of each league's top performers.

Eastern League
Outstanding Batter: Jean-Simon Chouinard (Concordia Highlanders): .346-4-59, walked 101 times vs. 25 strikeouts
Outstanding Pitcher: Barry Keough (Port Victoria Dockers): 20-12, 2.37 ERA, 47 strikeouts in 266 IP
Outstanding Newcomer: John Weeks (Port Cleveland Captains): 15-16, 2.26 ERA, 91 strikeouts in 274.2 IP
Outstanding Manager: Rhys Naylor (Concorida Highlanders): 75-51, won second consecutive National Cup

Western League
Outstanding Batter: Kekila Kaelani (Pettinton Eagles): .332-3-63, 14 triples, scored 92 runs, stole 64 bases
Outstanding Pitcher: Matthew Dhu (St. Claire Ravens): 24-7, 1.56 ERA, 103 strikeouts in 283 IP (Triple Crown of Pitching)
Outstanding Newcomer: Harris Dalton (Victoria Royals): .339-0-47
Outstanding Manager: Alec Sharp (Nottingham Titans): 83-43, York Cup winners and Western League pennant winners

How Keough beat out Weeks is a joke. Weeks was by far the best pitcher in the East in 1898.

Winter Meeting Round-up
The 1898 Winter Meetings took place at the Hotel Majestic in Portsmouth, where the announcement of the new National Baseball Association commissioner was the highlight. Sir Edward Marcum, the Earl of Cadbury, was named to replace Sir James York. Sir Edward is a long-time baseball fan and a part-owner of the Cadbury Cadets, the Minor Pro affiliate of the Victoria Generals. Previously, the Earl of Cadbury had served as a key advisor to Prime Minister Eddard Strange (1892-1896).

As part of his opening speech, Sir Edward announced that beginning in 1900, a second level of minor league seasoning would be available. The so-called "Western Association" would feature at least six clubs in its initial year. Already announced as fielding teams in the fledging association will be both Nottingham clubs, Pettinton, Port Cleveland, Barnstable and Concordia.

Red Hawk Review
After finishing in the Western League cellar in 1898, the Nottingham Red Hawks made a number of big moves during the off-season. The first was to jettison struggling defensive black hole Steve MacDougall, reserve OF Harris Gordam and two minor leagues to Mothershead. In return, Nottingham received rubber-armed reliever Rhys Walker and two potential roster players, IF Jack Lodge and OF Burt St. George.

The team followed up that trade by swinging another. Two roster players were sent to the Royals in exchange for Outstanding Newcomer Harry Dalton.

At the Portsmouth Winter Meetings, John Rayner and Daniel Carbonneau received plaudits for their glove work during the 1898 season. Rayner was judged to have been the most competent fielding pitcher, while Carbonneau's play at second base was considered the best on the western side of the island.

During and after the meetings, the Red Hawk management met with a number of free agents. The biggest addition on the mound was Glen Bray, who received a four-year deal worth $3,680 per season. To help make room for Bray, Nottingham made a deal with the Victoria Royals, sending Rayner and C William Roy to the capital. They received Tommy Bartholemew, a fine young hitting catcher.

The team's last big addition prior to the end of the year was 22-year old shortstop
Sean Rodgers. A Victoria native, Rodgers was involved in a lengthy bidding war, with the Red Hawks finally winning on the back of a three-year, $5,400 deal. Rodgers is an outstanding defensive player who should be able to hit at the top of the lineup for the next decade.

During the run-up to the start of the season, outfielder Rex Lee was named team captain by his peers. Lee hit a solid .269-0-46 with 20 extra base hits last year in his first campaign. The Red Hawks remain young, but there is definitely a light at the end of their tunnel.

11-21-2011, 06:37 PM	#13
slickphipsi Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 66	1898-1899 Off-Season Down on the Farm I missed this last time, but Plymouth repeated as Minor Pro champions. This year, they swept Riverhead (Pettinton), 3 games to zero. Award Winners The 1898 season concluded with the announcement of each league's top performers. *Eastern League* Outstanding Batter: Jean-Simon Chouinard (Concordia Highlanders): .346-4-59, walked 101 times vs. 25 strikeouts Outstanding Pitcher: Barry Keough (Port Victoria Dockers): 20-12, 2.37 ERA, 47 strikeouts in 266 IP Outstanding Newcomer: John Weeks (Port Cleveland Captains): 15-16, 2.26 ERA, 91 strikeouts in 274.2 IP Outstanding Manager: Rhys Naylor (Concorida Highlanders): 75-51, won second consecutive National Cup *Western League* Outstanding Batter: Kekila Kaelani (Pettinton Eagles): .332-3-63, 14 triples, scored 92 runs, stole 64 bases Outstanding Pitcher: Matthew Dhu (St. Claire Ravens): 24-7, 1.56 ERA, 103 strikeouts in 283 IP (Triple Crown of Pitching) Outstanding Newcomer: Harris Dalton (Victoria Royals): .339-0-47 Outstanding Manager: Alec Sharp (Nottingham Titans): 83-43, York Cup winners and Western League pennant winners How Keough beat out Weeks is a joke. Weeks was by far the best pitcher in the East in 1898. Winter Meeting Round-up The 1898 Winter Meetings took place at the Hotel Majestic in Portsmouth, where the announcement of the new National Baseball Association commissioner was the highlight. Sir Edward Marcum, the Earl of Cadbury, was named to replace Sir James York. Sir Edward is a long-time baseball fan and a part-owner of the Cadbury Cadets, the Minor Pro affiliate of the Victoria Generals. Previously, the Earl of Cadbury had served as a key advisor to Prime Minister Eddard Strange (1892-1896). As part of his opening speech, Sir Edward announced that beginning in 1900, a second level of minor league seasoning would be available. The so-called "Western Association" would feature at least six clubs in its initial year. Already announced as fielding teams in the fledging association will be both Nottingham clubs, Pettinton, Port Cleveland, Barnstable and Concordia. Red Hawk Review After finishing in the Western League cellar in 1898, the Nottingham Red Hawks made a number of big moves during the off-season. The first was to jettison struggling defensive black hole Steve MacDougall, reserve OF Harris Gordam and two minor leagues to Mothershead. In return, Nottingham received rubber-armed reliever Rhys Walker and two potential roster players, IF Jack Lodge and OF Burt St. George. The team followed up that trade by swinging another. Two roster players were sent to the Royals in exchange for Outstanding Newcomer Harry Dalton. At the Portsmouth Winter Meetings, John Rayner and Daniel Carbonneau received plaudits for their glove work during the 1898 season. Rayner was judged to have been the most competent fielding pitcher, while Carbonneau's play at second base was considered the best on the western side of the island. During and after the meetings, the Red Hawk management met with a number of free agents. The biggest addition on the mound was Glen Bray, who received a four-year deal worth $3,680 per season. To help make room for Bray, Nottingham made a deal with the Victoria Royals, sending Rayner and C William Roy to the capital. They received Tommy Bartholemew, a fine young hitting catcher. The team's last big addition prior to the end of the year was 22-year old shortstop Sean Rodgers. A Victoria native, Rodgers was involved in a lengthy bidding war, with the Red Hawks finally winning on the back of a three-year, $5,400 deal. Rodgers is an outstanding defensive player who should be able to hit at the top of the lineup for the next decade. During the run-up to the start of the season, outfielder Rex Lee was named team captain by his peers. Lee hit a solid .269-0-46 with 20 extra base hits last year in his first campaign. The Red Hawks remain young, but there is definitely a light at the end of their tunnel. Last edited by slickphipsi; 11-21-2011 at 06:40 PM.