Great season. Three teams led the league for good parts of the season. New teams were kind of uninspiring, including one that looked to be one of the worst in history for a time.
Buffalo - Finally they put it all together and held off Chicago. Galvin, Deacon White, Brouthers and Hardy Richardson led the way the last month of the season.
Chicago - No three-peat. Came close. Led the league early, but a late-June injury to Silver Flint may have been the factor. While out 2 weeks the team went 2-9, one more win gets you a playoff game, 2 gives you the championship. That's ok, this team is not going anywhere.
Cleveland - Led the league through the dog days, but just didn't have enough staying power. Financial woes seem to be upon this team and keeping some of its stars may prove a bit tough.
Providence - A good solid team. Just didn't have enough offense to carry through. Hoss Radbourn is looking good and usually gives a good game, but hopefully this team can find a reliable 2nd starter to help him out. (Narrators voice - "They won't.")
Boston - Played .500 ball all season. Was never a factor other than spoiling to the top guys from taking a day off against them.
Detroit - A team searching for an identity. They need help in pitching, Weidman just isn't enough, and some lineup help. The continual need to to shuttle guys in and out of it is not producing the desired result.
New York - Welcome back NY! Most of the team is made up of old Troy Trojan players after owner John Day bought it. Monte Ward and Mickey Welch are good pitchers, but not great. The lineup could either get better, or get help, or both.
Philadelpjhia - Welcome back Philly! This team is bad. No pitching and a weak lineup meant 6 of 8 league teams finished over .500. Mainly thanks to playing the Quakers.
