A good solid season. No team seemed to be on shaky financial ground and nearly every team had its moment in the sun. But it was sweet home Chicago after the halfway point.
Chicago - After falling short last season, they came out and beat Cleveland up in the first two weeks and never looked back. Cap Anson and King Kelly led the offense and Corcoran and Goldsmith again backed it up on the mound.
Providence - started out slooooow, but inserted Ward back in a 2-man rotation and took off in August and September.
Buffalo - Won 14 straight in June, but then lost 6 in a row. Galvin is a stud, and the offense started to click. If only they can get it all together.
Cleveland - Wasn't the same team from last season and it showed. The offense was not great. McCormick was solid, but for every great outing he had, the next game was a stuggle to score.
Detroit - They led most of the first half of the season. George Derby was solid, but then they had problems keeping guys healthy and the offense got out of synch.
Boston - They looked good early, but finished under .500 for only the second time and Arthur Soden made the bold decision to relieve Harry Wright of his managing duties. This is a big deal. His record is exactly 200 games over .500 and the next team that hires him should get a huge boost.
Troy - Not a great season, but 14 wins more than last year. Played a bit better. Keefe and Welch pitched ok, but Ewing and Connor need some help at the plate.
Worcester - After a great inaugural season, this one was a bit tougher. Lee Richmond was on and off the mound and could not replicate his 1880 form. Hoping for better next season.
For the first time in its history the National League will not have any team drop from the league for 1882. Well done Mr. Hulbert, on creating a lasting league that should con...tin...u...e on, who the hell are these guys?
Como Estas Amigos! We are the American Association. We are here to kick ass and chew tobacco, and we're all out of tobacco.
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