The American Association had a nice year and a first, a team disbanding mid-season. The Washington Nationals couldn't compete with another team and left. Richmond finished out the season. The season as a whole was pretty much a runaway and made for a boring season.
Philadelphia - Bobby Mathews was a magician and Philly lead wire-to-wire. As long as Lon Knight didn't screw with too many things he had it made.
New York - Any other season they would have probably won the League. The played great, Tim Keefe mows them down and Dave Orr and Dasher Troy move them along. If ownership keeps them together I don't see a big downside for them.
Louisville - A great season trying to repeat. Solid pitching and lineup, led by Pete Browning.
Cincinnati - The Reds are a good team, but not great. Just didn't do well enough against the top teams.
St. Louis - Under .500 most of the season, but then came on late. Not sure what the impitus was, but they beat everyone and looked good doing it.
Baltimore - Continued to improve. Not a great season, but were very competitive.
Toledo - Welcome Toledo! Played a hard season. Tony Mullane pitched good, but team really faced some tough stuff with Fleetwood Walker, a black player, in the lineup. Most teams were not excited about it and really gave the team hell.
Columbus - Had good players, but just couldn't score enough. Investors are looking to bolt so this is probably the last we see of them.
Richmond - Welcome Richmond! They played the last two months and did pretty well all things considered for a team made up of minor leaguers.
Indianapolis - Welcome Indy! Just never got in a groove. Pitching was ok, but the lineup was weak and investors never adjusted.
Brooklyn - Welcome Brooklyn! City and fans are excited about the new team, but the team itself did not play very well. Hopefully they can stick around for a bit.
Pittsburgh - Took some steps backwards. Pitching was ok, but lineup was weak. Team should be better, but not sure what the problem is.
Washington - Welco...bye bye Washington! Team was made up of weak players and just couldn't compete with the other Nationals team across town.
