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NYY #23 · 01-21-2015, 10:46 PM

Arizona Wins Premier League Cup in Debut Season

The Arizona Wrens were promoted to the Premier League this year, and won 121 games to capture the Premier League Cup their first year in the league. Arizona scored more runs (993) than any other team in the league this year, while allowing the second fewest (679).

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Jack Chesbro led the team with 31 wins and a 1.98, but Chesbro wasn't the only starting pitcher on the Wrens to have an impressive year. John Baker (30-14, 3.02), Ed Walker (28-14, 3.06), and Jesse Tannehill (31-8, 3.22) give Arizona a very strong rotation, and with a trio of 28 year olds plus the 26 year old Baker Arizona will be a tough team to beat for years to come.

That's before adding in 26 year old 2B Charlie Hickman, who hit .343 with 14 home runs, 143 RBI, 129 runs scored, and 24 stolen bases. 30 year old Kip Selbach hit .342 this season, and rookie catcher Rip Williams hit .310 in 116 games.

Arizona wasn't alone in their immediate Premier League success as the Salt Lake City Bees debuted with a 115 win season in second place. With a trio of starting pitchers under 25 - James Drohan (32-10, 1.50), Addie Joss (32-8, 1.82), and Rip Ragan (25-17, 2.41) to go along with the top ranked defense and young lineup it looks like the Bees and Wrens will both remain teams to beat.

Joining Arizona and Salt Lake City in the battle for the Spalding Cup is last year's Spalding Cup finalists the Las Vegas Aces and Sacramento Grizzlies, both of whom won over 100 games this year.

Standings
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Promotion/Relegation Preview

Last year the Providence Whalers narrowly avoided relegation, and this year they escaped returning to a promotion/relegation series by finishing one game ahead the Virginia Mariners. The Mariners will be facing off against the Reading Railers in the first series, with the Railers trying to gain entry into the Premier League for the second straight year.

The second series will feature a pair of New England teams, the Hartford Owls and Boston Pilgrims. The final series will be between the 56-112 Manchester Mills and the Minot Mallards. The Mallards and their strong pitching staff featuring a 22 year old Christy Mathewson (22-12, 2.21) will test the Mills.

01-21-2015, 10:46 PM	#62
NYY #23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13,112	1902 Premier League Recap Arizona Wins Premier League Cup in Debut Season The Arizona Wrens were promoted to the Premier League this year, and won 121 games to capture the Premier League Cup their first year in the league. Arizona scored more runs (993) than any other team in the league this year, while allowing the second fewest (679). Jack Chesbro led the team with 31 wins and a 1.98, but Chesbro wasn't the only starting pitcher on the Wrens to have an impressive year. John Baker (30-14, 3.02), Ed Walker (28-14, 3.06), and Jesse Tannehill (31-8, 3.22) give Arizona a very strong rotation, and with a trio of 28 year olds plus the 26 year old Baker Arizona will be a tough team to beat for years to come. That's before adding in 26 year old 2B Charlie Hickman, who hit .343 with 14 home runs, 143 RBI, 129 runs scored, and 24 stolen bases. 30 year old Kip Selbach hit .342 this season, and rookie catcher Rip Williams hit .310 in 116 games. Arizona wasn't alone in their immediate Premier League success as the Salt Lake City Bees debuted with a 115 win season in second place. With a trio of starting pitchers under 25 - James Drohan (32-10, 1.50), Addie Joss (32-8, 1.82), and Rip Ragan (25-17, 2.41) to go along with the top ranked defense and young lineup it looks like the Bees and Wrens will both remain teams to beat. Joining Arizona and Salt Lake City in the battle for the Spalding Cup is last year's Spalding Cup finalists the Las Vegas Aces and Sacramento Grizzlies, both of whom won over 100 games this year. Standings Promotion/Relegation Preview Last year the Providence Whalers narrowly avoided relegation, and this year they escaped returning to a promotion/relegation series by finishing one game ahead the Virginia Mariners. The Mariners will be facing off against the Reading Railers in the first series, with the Railers trying to gain entry into the Premier League for the second straight year. The second series will feature a pair of New England teams, the Hartford Owls and Boston Pilgrims. The final series will be between the 56-112 Manchester Mills and the Minot Mallards. The Mallards and their strong pitching staff featuring a 22 year old Christy Mathewson (22-12, 2.21) will test the Mills.