1st April 1889
The fans of the Browns were slightly surprised but also pleased that their team finished last season in the top half of the table. They are hoping that this year can be the same or better with a possible push for the pennant. The independent league assessors are not sure the squad has improved much over the winter and is again suggesting a 3rd place finish is what the team can expect with a record of 82-72.
The MLB have decided not to make any changes this year and have left the season as 154 games long.
After the teams best season ever the players were not surprised to find that the GM and Manager were not going to given them an easy ride in spring training this year. The tough workouts got the players into better shape than they had previously been and also helped the GM and Manager to select the following 25 players as the opening day roster.
Pitching
Batting
