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Hankyu Braves · 12-29-2012, 10:33 AM

Here's an overview of the Saratoga Division:

Boston Green Sox

Owner: Elijah Joseph, owner of the Cloverleaf Brewery
Manager: Billy Kinnard, a former pitcher who claims to have thrown a no-hitter at some point in the 1850s
Notable players: Caleb Little, a greedy 24 year old pitcher with questionable work ethic & Billy Clark, 19 year old catcher with outstanding natural ability
Stadium: Green Sox Ballpark

Brooklyn Lions

Owner: Brett Berg, newspaper mogul, founder of the New York Herald, and well-known philanthropist
Manager: Tyler Steinkoenig, young Texan who managed the Brooklyn Excelsiors for three years
Notable players: Nick Warren, 29 year old pitcher who pitched drunk more often than not & Mike Nelson, 36 year old veteran left fielder who was the dominant batter in every league in played in
Stadium: Lions Ballpark

New York Americans

Owner: David Holley, former republican NY state governor and senior partner of the Holley Douglas & Co. Insurance Company
Manager: Dave Campbell, a member of the New York Athletic Club and former player of the Newark Eurekas
Notable players: Chris Mattson, "The Zouave", a larger than life 32 year old pitcher who led a company in the 11th New York, the regiment which conquered Richmond in 1862 & Matt England a 26 year old utility infielder with an uncanny ability to put the ball in play
Stadium: Americans Ballpark

Philadelphia Pilgrims

Owner: Matt Collins, wealthiest businessman of Philadelphia and owner of the Collins Mansion, also known as “The New Versailles”
Manager: Tristan Davis, Illinois native who coached the Philadelphia Athletic during the NABBP final season
Notable players: Taylor Koetje, 24 year pitcher with the richest contract of the league at his position & Nick Smith, 27 year old center fielder known as “Flying Nick” for his defensive prowess
Stadium: Ballpark of Philadelphia

Pittsburgh Giants

Owner: Dale Papendick, founder and co-owner of the Allegheny Steel Company
Manager: Brandon Davis, respected manager with over 20 years experience in various leagues in the East as well as in California, where in managed the San Francisco Red Rovers
Notable players: Carl Harding, 28 year old Canadian pitcher who won over 100 games in Canada & Elliot Booth, 25 year old right fielder known for his gambling habits and constant money problems
Stadium: Giants Ballpark

Washington Senators

Owner: Brian Menzel, chairman of the South Atlantic Railroad Company, an affiliate company of the Central Pacific Railroad
Manager: Larry Halpenny, a veteran manager generally viewed as the man behind most pitching innovations in the 1860s
Notable players: Caleb Burrill, 26 year old pitcher nicknamed “The Hired Gun” & Brady Ballard, an extremely popular 29 year old right fielder, perhaps the first example of a player with a cult following
Stadium: Field of the Senators

Pre-season predictions project a division title for the Philadelphia Pilgrims with a 61-45 record.

12-29-2012, 10:33 AM	#5
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	Here's an overview of the Saratoga Division: Boston Green Sox Owner: Elijah Joseph, owner of the Cloverleaf Brewery Manager: Billy Kinnard, a former pitcher who claims to have thrown a no-hitter at some point in the 1850s Notable players: Caleb Little, a greedy 24 year old pitcher with questionable work ethic & Billy Clark, 19 year old catcher with outstanding natural ability Stadium: Green Sox Ballpark Brooklyn Lions Owner: Brett Berg, newspaper mogul, founder of the New York Herald, and well-known philanthropist Manager: Tyler Steinkoenig, young Texan who managed the Brooklyn Excelsiors for three years Notable players: Nick Warren, 29 year old pitcher who pitched drunk more often than not & Mike Nelson, 36 year old veteran left fielder who was the dominant batter in every league in played in Stadium: Lions Ballpark New York Americans Owner: David Holley, former republican NY state governor and senior partner of the Holley Douglas & Co. Insurance Company Manager: Dave Campbell, a member of the New York Athletic Club and former player of the Newark Eurekas Notable players: Chris Mattson, "The Zouave", a larger than life 32 year old pitcher who led a company in the 11th New York, the regiment which conquered Richmond in 1862 & Matt England a 26 year old utility infielder with an uncanny ability to put the ball in play Stadium: Americans Ballpark Philadelphia Pilgrims Owner: Matt Collins, wealthiest businessman of Philadelphia and owner of the Collins Mansion, also known as “The New Versailles” Manager: Tristan Davis, Illinois native who coached the Philadelphia Athletic during the NABBP final season Notable players: Taylor Koetje, 24 year pitcher with the richest contract of the league at his position & Nick Smith, 27 year old center fielder known as “Flying Nick” for his defensive prowess Stadium: Ballpark of Philadelphia Pittsburgh Giants Owner: Dale Papendick, founder and co-owner of the Allegheny Steel Company Manager: Brandon Davis, respected manager with over 20 years experience in various leagues in the East as well as in California, where in managed the San Francisco Red Rovers Notable players: Carl Harding, 28 year old Canadian pitcher who won over 100 games in Canada & Elliot Booth, 25 year old right fielder known for his gambling habits and constant money problems Stadium: Giants Ballpark Washington Senators Owner: Brian Menzel, chairman of the South Atlantic Railroad Company, an affiliate company of the Central Pacific Railroad Manager: Larry Halpenny, a veteran manager generally viewed as the man behind most pitching innovations in the 1860s Notable players: Caleb Burrill, 26 year old pitcher nicknamed “The Hired Gun” & Brady Ballard, an extremely popular 29 year old right fielder, perhaps the first example of a player with a cult following Stadium: Field of the Senators Pre-season predictions project a division title for the Philadelphia Pilgrims with a 61-45 record. Last edited by Hankyu Braves; 01-01-2013 at 01:18 PM.