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Matt from TN · 09-09-2004, 02:19 PM

Ancestors Added in 1946:

Walter Davis, LF, Chicago Cubs

Walter was the most sought after prospect this offseason and he was quickly signed by the Cubs. Under baseball's new bonus player rule, Davis, who was given a bonus of over $100,000, must be added to the Cubs' 40-man roster by opening day of next season. He has the potential to be an incredible hitter, with the ability to hit for high average, draw walks and the power to hit doubles and homeruns. He is also a solid defender. He easily becomes the club's top prospect, and the Cubs hope he can help soften the eventual loss of rightfielder Dewey Mickelsen.

Ted McMurray, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals

Ted is a great hitter who also provides a nice combination of the ability to hit for high average and for power. At age 23, he could be ready for the majors soon, allowing Genaro Nunez to concentrate on his more natural position of 3B.

Alter Sennelnekoff, SP, Chicago White Sox

The White Sox continue to grow a stable of young arms with Sennelnekoff joining the talented Whiskey Allen, Jr. in the team's minor league system. Sennelnekoff is a hard thrower who is bound to rack up his share of K's. He only has 2 pitches in his arsenal, and it will be interesting to see if he can turn his talent into results.

Bill Reed, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates

Bill is a solid all-around player, but his strength is a superior eye at the plate. He could one day lead the league in walks, and he is difficult to strikeout. He could be a .300 hitter, and he has good power. His defense is solid too, which amouts to him being a good prospect with a future ahead of him in the majors. His biggest obstacle could be beating out Ike Walker for the starting job someday.

Doug McMurray, SP, Cincinnati Reds

Doug is one of the hardest throwers that most Reds scouts say they have seen. His overall talent is above average, but with that kind of arm, great things could be possible.

Eric Slater, SP, Washington Senators

At age 27 and after spending nearly 5 years in the military, Eric is beginning his pro career late. However, the Senators are excited with what they have seen, and they believe he could become a major part of their rotation someday soon. He will begin the season in the majors and should get some scattered starts.

Surrel Slater, C, Brooklyn Dodgers

Slater is an excellent defensive catcher with an average arm. He can also play 1B quite well. He sometimes struggles with a low average, but he has plenty of power and decent plate discipline. He could be the Dodgers' catcher of the future.

Cecil Reed, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates

Cecil joins his younger brother Bill in the Pirates organization. He is a decent outfielder whose biggest strength is defense and an ability to draw walks. Pittsburgh already has a solid major league outfield, but Cecil could find himself in the majors this season primarily because his defense has been so spectacular this spring.

09-09-2004, 02:19 PM	#2259
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	Ancestors Added in 1946: Walter Davis, LF, Chicago Cubs Walter was the most sought after prospect this offseason and he was quickly signed by the Cubs. Under baseball's new bonus player rule, Davis, who was given a bonus of over $100,000, must be added to the Cubs' 40-man roster by opening day of next season. He has the potential to be an incredible hitter, with the ability to hit for high average, draw walks and the power to hit doubles and homeruns. He is also a solid defender. He easily becomes the club's top prospect, and the Cubs hope he can help soften the eventual loss of rightfielder Dewey Mickelsen. Ted McMurray, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals Ted is a great hitter who also provides a nice combination of the ability to hit for high average and for power. At age 23, he could be ready for the majors soon, allowing Genaro Nunez to concentrate on his more natural position of 3B. Alter Sennelnekoff, SP, Chicago White Sox The White Sox continue to grow a stable of young arms with Sennelnekoff joining the talented Whiskey Allen, Jr. in the team's minor league system. Sennelnekoff is a hard thrower who is bound to rack up his share of K's. He only has 2 pitches in his arsenal, and it will be interesting to see if he can turn his talent into results. Bill Reed, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates Bill is a solid all-around player, but his strength is a superior eye at the plate. He could one day lead the league in walks, and he is difficult to strikeout. He could be a .300 hitter, and he has good power. His defense is solid too, which amouts to him being a good prospect with a future ahead of him in the majors. His biggest obstacle could be beating out Ike Walker for the starting job someday. Doug McMurray, SP, Cincinnati Reds Doug is one of the hardest throwers that most Reds scouts say they have seen. His overall talent is above average, but with that kind of arm, great things could be possible. Eric Slater, SP, Washington Senators At age 27 and after spending nearly 5 years in the military, Eric is beginning his pro career late. However, the Senators are excited with what they have seen, and they believe he could become a major part of their rotation someday soon. He will begin the season in the majors and should get some scattered starts. Surrel Slater, C, Brooklyn Dodgers Slater is an excellent defensive catcher with an average arm. He can also play 1B quite well. He sometimes struggles with a low average, but he has plenty of power and decent plate discipline. He could be the Dodgers' catcher of the future. Cecil Reed, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates Cecil joins his younger brother Bill in the Pirates organization. He is a decent outfielder whose biggest strength is defense and an ability to draw walks. Pittsburgh already has a solid major league outfield, but Cecil could find himself in the majors this season primarily because his defense has been so spectacular this spring.