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Eckstein 4 Prez · 04-14-2016, 12:30 PM

May 10, 1884

Dear Joe,

Apologies for the length of time since the last letter – I believe it was all the way back in Spring Training, which we now do before the season begins. Three weeks in Hot Springs, so as you can imagine no one is complaining.

The big news here is that I am starting for Boston – at third base, not second. I cannot say how long this will last, as I am still terrible at the position with eight errors already on the season. But I have been hitting, and the team seems to believe Pinkham is too old to play there. I shall of course update you as things progress but I may be the new third baseman for the club.

So far we are having a bit of a slow start, but hopefully that will change soon. Write soon – last I heard you were starting up the sporting goods store there in Akron. Is it open now? If so, how is it going? Do the children come to see Joe Crotty the baseball player?

Regards,

Fritz

04-14-2016, 12:30 PM	#77
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	May 10, 1884 Dear Joe, Apologies for the length of time since the last letter – I believe it was all the way back in Spring Training, which we now do before the season begins. Three weeks in Hot Springs, so as you can imagine no one is complaining. The big news here is that I am starting for Boston – at third base, not second. I cannot say how long this will last, as I am still terrible at the position with eight errors already on the season. But I have been hitting, and the team seems to believe Pinkham is too old to play there. I shall of course update you as things progress but I may be the new third baseman for the club. So far we are having a bit of a slow start, but hopefully that will change soon. Write soon – last I heard you were starting up the sporting goods store there in Akron. Is it open now? If so, how is it going? Do the children come to see Joe Crotty the baseball player? Regards, Fritz __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.