[Matt from TN]

1932

After an impressive 100-win season and a disappointing 5-game World Series loss, the Yankees enter the season as AL favorites. They still have dominant pitching and a very productive offense. It is possible that they could once again run away with the pennant, because no other team quite matches up to them. The White Sox come closest. They have their own outstanding pitching, but the question for them is the productivity of their offense. The Red Sox, Tigers, Athletics and Browns are all potential contenders, but each will have difficulty keeping up with New York. Cleveland moves into new Municipal Stadium, which appears to be more of a hitter's park than their old home. That should help an offense on the rise, but the development of their young pitching staff is a big key to their future. Washington will struggle to finish out of last, but a solid offense will do all it can to help them compete.

The Braves finally put memories of their horrendous past behind them after capturing the team's first World Championship since 1910. They remain the early favorites to win the pennant, with an impressive offense and blossoming rotation. The Phillies remain dangerous contenders with some of the best pitching in history. However, their offense is in a steep decline, and it is no longer an easy task for them to win everyday. After several seasons on the cusp of competing, the Giants and Pirates are now both serious contenders. The Cubs, Reds and Cardinals each have potential, but they still have many holes to fill. Brooklyn, after showing so much promise in 1930 by winning 88 games, lost 90 games in 1931. Now the team, who changed their name back to the Dodgers, is lacking enough talent to make much noise in a loaded National League. But they have some young, rising stars who should ensure better days ahead for this franchise.


Top Players by Position:

Catcher:
4.0 Willard Schwarz, Phillies
4.0 Harry Finley, Yankees
4.0 Leonard "Sunny" Davie, White Sox

First Base:
4.5 Quenton Misisca, Tigers
4.5 Howard "Cookie" Parrish, Cubs
4.0 Sal "The Sicilian Saucer" Rossi, Athletics

Second Base
4.5 Kid Fite, Tigers
4.0 Jerry "Slap" Hertzog, Athletics

Third Base
4.5 David "Pops" McAuliffe, Cubs
4.0 "Fat Gus" Kahle, Yankees
4.0 Carl "Dutch" Kahle, Senators

Shortstop
3.5 Ron Bennarivo, Reds
3.5 Adolf "The Human Torch" Greisbach, Tigers
3.5 Ricardo "Tiny" Bowden, Red Sox

Left Field
4.0 "Bull" Zegri, Athletics
4.0 John Schmeider, Braves
4.0 "Juicy" Shiflet, Red Sox
4.0 Oscar "The Kid" Vancini, Dodgers

Center Field
4.5 Ben "Rabbi" Baum, Athletics
4.5 Dave "Red Fox" Arkless, Cubs
4.0 Roy "The Natural" Hobbs, Braves
4.0 Sam Kass, Pirates

Right Field
4.5 Tyrell Chestnut, Red Sox
4.5 "Moonlight" Graham, Yankees
4.0 George "The General" Ward, Braves
4.0 Nick Graves, Tigers

Starting Pitchers
5.0 Scott Fenner, Phillies
5.0 Terry Schukraft, Phillies
5.0 Davie "Nightmare" Kendrick, Yankees
5.0 Jethro "Dodge" Lee, Senators
5.0 David Wickersham, Cubs
5.0 Otto "Kaiser" Kahle, Braves
5.0 "Punchy" Cote, Athletics
5.0 Frank Smith, Dodgers


Top Prospects by Position:

Catcher
4.0 Moe Sieferman, Dodgers
3.0 Dolly Waem, White Sox

First Base:
5.0 Hank Faver, Reds
3.5 Whit Sard, Phillies
3.5 Nate Ward, Reds

Second Base
5.0 "Pee Wee" Osborne, Reds
5.0 Augie Cost, Pirates
5.0 David "Harlequin" Hunter, Braves
4.0 Ray Dimeo, Tigers

Third Base
5.0 Tequila Allen, Red Sox
5.0 Dale Lamberty, Giants

Shortstop
5.0 Blake "Hitman" Crocitto, Senators
3.5 Keith Ahlberg, Cubs

Left Field
5.0 William "Bill" Berry, Indians
5.0 Jonathan "White Rhino" Wright, Dodgers
4.5 Al Arsenault, Red Sox
4.0 Tony Monachino, Athletics
4.0 John Storback, Tigers
4.0 Allen March, Yankees

Center Field
5.0 Rudy Young, Pirates

Right Field
5.0 Jimmy "The Schnozz" Ditty, Yankees
3.5 Ira Van Guilder, Tigers
3.5 John Shears, Athletics

Starting Pitchers
5.0 Micky Guyton, Senators
5.0 Peyton "Flamethrower" Arana, Cardinals
5.0 Lon Grabenhorst, Cardinals
5.0 Vic Gorin, Cardinals
5.0 Jeronimo Arsenault, Browns
5.0 Abraham Dickens, Browns
5.0 Gerald Saxton, Browns
5.0 Leo Flowers, White Sox
5.0 Clint Rohm, Giants
5.0 Trent "Whacker" Roberts, Indians
5.0 George "The Joker" Bowers, Indians
5.0 Bill "Red" Finley, Pirates
5.0 Remmy Paul, Dodgers