7th April 1882
The Detroit Wolverines are hoping to put together as strong a season as they possibly can so that they can break into the top 4. The independent league assessor agree they will be the best of the new AL teams but do not see them being able to break into the top 4. They see them as finishing 5th and just breaking the .500 mark.
The MLB has decided to keep a schedule of 84 games but has changed the league running time so that it now currently only runs from April to mid July before the play offs. This change in structure for the schedule will put a lot of pressure on the pitchers as the league still specifies only 2 starters can be selected. This also means the All Star Game is going to be played at the end of May.
The new GM and Manager have had a good look at the players they have acquired during the off season and have decided that the below 25 will be the opening day roster.
Pitching
Batting
