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Dukie98 · 09-25-2016, 10:02 AM

The Cleveland Naps were cautiously optimistic for the 1905 season, as they returned the core of a team which led the American League for most of the prior season. The writers picked the Naps to finish a narrow second, 3 games behind the potent offense of the New York Highlanders.

At the start of spring training, the Naps dealt aging backup outfielder Jack McCarthy to the New York Giants for reliever Jake Thielman. Unlike prior years, the Naps stayed relatively healthy during spring training, with only Harry Bay suffering a minor injury, but he is expected to be healthy in time for the start of the regular season.

The Naps led the AL with an 18-10 spring training record, led by a strong performance from their pitching staff. Remarkably, none of the 10 pitchers who pitched at least 10 innings in spring training had an ERA above 2.22. Newcomer Freddy Parent appeared to seize control of the starting shortstop position from Wid Conroy, who had an abominable spring offensively, although it is anticipated that Conroy will get at least a few starts per week. Rookie first-round pick Lefty Leifield was expected to start the season in the bullpen, and Mickey Doolan and Frank Delahanty were projected to make the team as backups.

09-25-2016, 10:02 AM	#40
Dukie98 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 902	1905 Preseason The Cleveland Naps were cautiously optimistic for the 1905 season, as they returned the core of a team which led the American League for most of the prior season. The writers picked the Naps to finish a narrow second, 3 games behind the potent offense of the New York Highlanders. At the start of spring training, the Naps dealt aging backup outfielder Jack McCarthy to the New York Giants for reliever Jake Thielman. Unlike prior years, the Naps stayed relatively healthy during spring training, with only Harry Bay suffering a minor injury, but he is expected to be healthy in time for the start of the regular season. The Naps led the AL with an 18-10 spring training record, led by a strong performance from their pitching staff. Remarkably, none of the 10 pitchers who pitched at least 10 innings in spring training had an ERA above 2.22. Newcomer Freddy Parent appeared to seize control of the starting shortstop position from Wid Conroy, who had an abominable spring offensively, although it is anticipated that Conroy will get at least a few starts per week. Rookie first-round pick Lefty Leifield was expected to start the season in the bullpen, and Mickey Doolan and Frank Delahanty were projected to make the team as backups. Last edited by Dukie98; 10-15-2016 at 03:17 PM.