The Cooperstown League

[WooBallFan43]

Originally Posted by WooBallFan43

I don't hate it but with what Springer's done for Toronto this last playoff run, he should be a Blue Jay for this exercise. Any other sim I probably would put him in Houston, but owing to the parameters for this challenge, Toronto makes the most sense for him. Springer, McGriff, Joey Bats, Joe Carter, Pillar potentially?

Just Sketching out potential candidates for the Jays

C: Pat Borders, Kirk
1B: Vlad Jr., Edwin(g)
2B: Roberto Alomar, Aaron Hill
3B: Donaldson
SS: Bo Bichette
OF: Springer, McGriff, Joey Bats, Joe Carter, Pillar?
SP: Halladay, Stroman, Clemens, Steib
6S: Cone
RP: Henke, Osuna, Giles, etc.

Replace Clemens on Boston with Dutch Leonard

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

McGriff seems to have mostly been a first baseman in his career. How about Moseby in the outfield for the Blue Jays? Clemens should stay on the Red Sox, I think. Leonard for Lester might be good for Boston, if you mean the left-handed Dutch Leonard instead of the right-handed one who might fit better on the Senators/Twins. Lester might fit well on the Cubs too, perhaps. As for possible Blue Jays fits for pitchers, Jimmy Key might be a great fit for them, for instance. Tony Fernandez fits at shortstop, too. Olerud should fit at first base, if he's not with the Mets, for instance. Rance Mulliniks at third base. Among others, of course. I'd generally favor players from the 1980's and 1990's for the Blue Jays here, I think, personally. But it's up to Nick, obviously, in terms of which players to put on the various teams here, in any case. CD out.

[Nick Soulis]

Los Angeles Dodgers — Cooperstown League Franchise Preview
Introduction

Few franchises in baseball history can match the depth, tradition, and sustained excellence of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. From the boroughs of Brooklyn to the hills of Chavez Ravine, the Dodgers have produced generational legends across every era of the sport. Hall of Fame bats, revolutionary pitchers, iconic leaders, and championship clubs form a lineage that stretches from the Deadball era to the modern analytical age.

Building the Cooperstown League Dodgers requires careful respect for competitive balance across the league’s ecosystem, meaning some all-time greats are allocated elsewhere. Yet even within those constraints, the Dodgers still field one of the most formidable rosters in the entire tournament. Anchored by historically dominant pitching and a lineup blending power, speed, and leadership, this club embodies the complete historical identity of Dodger baseball.

This team is built not merely to compete — but to contend for the championship.

Manager
Tommy Lasorda

Few figures are more synonymous with Dodger pride than Tommy Lasorda. A two-time World Series champion as manager and one of the great ambassadors in the history of the sport, Lasorda represents the connective tissue between generations of Dodger greatness. His deep commitment to player development and his ability to inspire confidence in his roster make him the ideal steward of this all-time team.

Lasorda’s clubs were known for resilience, adaptability, and belief — qualities that translate perfectly to the Cooperstown League tournament format.

Ballpark
Dodger Stadium



Dodger Stadium provides the perfect setting for this roster’s blend of pitching excellence and timely power. Opened in 1962 and still one of the crown jewels of Major League Baseball, the stadium rewards command pitchers and disciplined hitters alike.

The expansive outfield gaps favor athletic defenders, while the historic atmosphere provides a fitting stage for a franchise built on tradition and excellence.

Position Players
Catchers

C — Roy Campanella
C — Will Smith

Campanella, a three-time MVP, anchors the lineup with elite power and leadership behind the plate. Smith provides modern offensive production and postseason experience, ensuring continuity of run production regardless of lineup configuration.

First Base

1B — Gil Hodges
1B — Steve Garvey

Two defining first basemen in franchise history share duties here. Hodges brings middle-of-the-order power and championship pedigree from the Brooklyn era, while Garvey offers contact consistency and MVP-level production from the Los Angeles dynasty years.

Second Base

2B — Davey Lopes
2B — Steve Sax

Lopes introduces speed and dynamic baserunning that pressures opposing defenses, while Sax provides strong contact ability and Lasorda-era continuity.

Shortstop

SS — Pee Wee Reese
SS — Maury Wills

Reese brings steady leadership and defensive reliability, while Wills offers game-changing speed capable of altering late-inning strategy.

Third Base

3B — Ron Cey
UTIL — Pedro Guerrero

Cey provides long-term stability and strong two-way play at the hot corner. Guerrero adds elite offensive versatility with the ability to shift between third base, outfield, or designated hitter.

Outfield

OF — Duke Snider
OF — Zack Wheat
OF — Willie Davis
OF — Mookie Betts
OF — Cody Bellinger

Snider provides Hall of Fame power from center field, Wheat contributes elite contact ability from the early franchise era, and Willie Davis brings defensive excellence and speed. Betts offers elite modern two-way production, while Bellinger adds left-handed power and positional flexibility.

This outfield unit balances every offensive dimension — power, speed, on-base ability, and defensive range.

Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation

SP — Sandy Koufax
SP — Clayton Kershaw
SP — Don Drysdale
SP — Dazzy Vance
SP — Fernando Valenzuela (swing)

Few rotations in Cooperstown League history can match this combination of peak dominance and historical impact. Koufax and Kershaw form a left-handed pairing of generational greatness, Drysdale provides durability and intimidation, Vance brings Hall of Fame strikeout dominance from the early live-ball era, and Valenzuela offers iconic franchise identity with flexible usage capability.

Bullpen

CL — Eric Gagné
SU — Kenley Jansen
RP — Jonathan Broxton
RP — Ron Perranoski
RP — Mike Marshall
RP — Johnny Podres


Gagné’s Cy Young peak anchors the late innings, supported by Jansen’s long-term consistency. Broxton supplies power depth, Perranoski adds reliability, Marshall provides extraordinary multi-inning durability, Podres offers left-handed matchup capability.

Team Captain
Pee Wee Reese

Reese represents the ideal captain for a roster composed of stars from multiple eras. His steady presence, professionalism, and leadership qualities provide a stabilizing force within a clubhouse filled with strong personalities and Hall of Fame talent.

Few players in baseball history better exemplify the qualities of teamwork, composure, and respect.

Team Strengths

The Dodgers possess one of the strongest pitching staffs in the Cooperstown League. The rotation alone features multiple Hall of Fame-level arms capable of dominating any opponent in a short series format. Koufax, Kershaw, Drysdale, and Vance represent elite run prevention across multiple eras, while Valenzuela provides matchup flexibility and depth.

Offensively, the lineup blends power and speed effectively. Snider, Hodges, Bellinger, Cey, and Guerrero provide home run capability, while Reese, Lopes, Davis, and Wheat contribute contact ability and baserunning intelligence. Betts serves as the modern bridge connecting historical eras of excellence.

Defensively, the club is strong up the middle, anchored by Reese, Lopes, Davis, and Campanella.

Potential Weaknesses

The roster’s primary challenge may come from balancing playing time across multiple historically significant players at similar positions. With both Hodges and Garvey deserving plate appearances, as well as Guerrero’s positional flexibility, Lasorda will need to carefully manage lineup construction to maximize offensive efficiency.

Additionally, while the bullpen is historically strong, it relies on peak performance from Gagné to fully maximize late-inning advantage.

Outlook

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the Cooperstown League as a legitimate championship contender. The combination of elite starting pitching, balanced offensive production, strong defensive structure, and respected clubhouse leadership positions this club as one of the most complete teams in the tournament.

With Lasorda in the dugout and Reese leading on the field, the Dodgers carry forward a tradition defined by excellence, resilience, and belief.

The standard has always been high in Dodger blue.

This roster intends to meet it.

[WooBallFan43]

RIP Davey Lopes. Also no Justin Turner?

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

I still say Mike Scioscia would be better on the Dodgers here, as a player, with this certain scenario. Carl Furillo or even Dusty Baker, who I believe were both longtime Dodgers, for instance, too, anyone? No Walter Alston or Leo Durocher or Wilbert Robinson, for instance, as the manager? No Niedenfuer, either? CD out.

[Nick Soulis]

Originally Posted by WooBallFan43

RIP Davey Lopes. Also no Justin Turner?

Yes really tough take between him and Cey -

[Nick Soulis]

Originally Posted by Clovidequano Dovatha

I still say Mike Scioscia would be better on the Dodgers here, as a player, with this certain scenario. Carl Furillo or even Dusty Baker, who I believe were both longtime Dodgers, for instance, too, anyone? No Walter Alston or Leo Durocher or Wilbert Robinson, for instance, as the manager? No Niedenfuer, either? CD out.

By any stretch of the imagination Tommy LaSorda is one of if not the greatest managers in Dodgers history and an icon of the franchise until he passed winning 2 championship and developing some of the best talent the game has seen.

As for Baker and Furillo, make a case, who do you remove and why to help them make the roster?



And how is Scioscia better then Smith? Smith literally won the world series last yesr in game seven with a home run in extras..

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[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Furillo, almost a .300 hitter for his career, two championships, batting championship, good defense. Good player in the World Series, but unfortunately, because of the Yankees, only got two championships in his career.

Baker, for his part, two-time All-Star, World Series champion as a Dodger in 1981, NLCS MVP in 1977 for Dodgers, Gold Glove in 1981, Silver Sluggers in 1980 and 1981 for the Dodgers. Seeing as you have good outfielders on the Braves, whether or not you add Hugh Duffy to the Braves roster, his next-best fit is the Dodgers, I think. However, if you have him as a manager anywhere, good fits for him might be the Giants or the Reds. For the Marlins, maybe Jim Leyland would be the best fit for them as their manager, I think, if Leyland isn't the Pittsburgh manager. You're probably thinking of Murtaugh, though, I suspect, as the Pittsburgh one. If not for the Marlins, then maybe Jack McKeon or Don Mattingly might be, if Mattingly's not on the Yankees as a player?

In my view, Snider and Wheat, at least, are definite keepers for the Dodgers outfield. The other three, I'm not so sure about, because I'm not too familiar with Bellinger, for instance, though.

Yes, I grant that Lasorda was a great manager, in certain ways, but I still believe that Walter Alston or one of the other proposed managers would be better for them here, somehow. Walter Alston or Leo Durocher might fit well in this scenario for the Dodgers, quite possibly. Alston had twice as many World Series titles as Lasorda did, actually, for the Dodgers. 1955, 1959, 1963, and 1965 for Alston, 1981 and 1988 for Lasorda, which tips that factor in Alston's favor here. Alston beats Lasorda in wins by over four hundred wins for the Dodgers and more than 30 points in winning percentage. Wilbert Robinson is third, Durocher fifth, in managerial wins for the Dodgers too, by the way. So Alston would be my Dodgers managerial pick, it seems.

Best choices for Cubs manager, if not Durocher, might be Cap Anson, Frank Chance, Charlie Grimm, or Joe Maddon, especially if the Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays aren't present in this scenario. Those people are among, if not at the top, of the managerial wins list for the Cubs, it seems to me, at least through the end of the 2024 season. If you put Chance on the Cubs, you could put him as a playing manager, and you could also perhaps add Tinker and Evers to the roster, at least, if not also add Steinfeldt as well. When I think of the Cubs, I generally add at least the aforementioned trio to the Cubs, in my mind, for that matter. CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Defensive value, good defense of the plate, plus if you have Fernando, you have to have Scioscia. Lasorda and Scully loved his defensive capabilities, it seems. Plus Scioscia was a key player in 1981 and 1988 for the Dodgers in their title years those years, according to Wikipedia. And he's caught the most games for the Dodgers so far, in their history, even more than Campanella, if so. Which makes his selection for the Dodgers practically required here. Although if Campy hadn't gotten hurt as he did, Campy could probably have played at least a few more years in his career, I think. 136 shutouts caught, fourth all-time for catchers in a major league career, also helps Scioscia's case as a catcher here as well, for that matter. CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

As for Don Sutton, he's more a Dodger than an Angel or Brewer, plus the Dodgers retired his number for them, in my mind, even if his time with them was before I became a baseball fan at a very young age. That's at least good enough for me to therefore suggest him for the Dodgers team roster here. Or if not the Dodgers, then perhaps the Brewers, I think. But this is your scenario here, not mine, of course, Nick. CD out.

[WooBallFan43]

Originally Posted by Nick Soulis

Yes really tough take between him and Cey -



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I would've replaced Guerrero with Turner, especially with Mookie's versatility playing the middle infield and outfield at a Gold Glove level. You potentially could have Mookie at SS and Wills at 3B as third-string backups.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

If a team retires a number for a player on their team, they should most likely then be considered as someone perhaps worthy of being on the applicable roster for this particular scenario here, if we want to be fair to those teams, at least, I think. Of course, there are players other than Jackie Robinson who've actually somehow had their numbers retired by more than one team, but only a small number of players have had their numbers retired outside of that special case by more than one team. Just my thoughts here, that's all. CD out.

[bwradley]

John Hiller as the Tigers' closer.

[Nick Soulis]

Miami Marlins — Cooperstown League Franchise Preview

Introduction

The Miami Marlins enter the Cooperstown League as a franchise defined by dramatic excellence at its highest peaks. Though younger than many clubs in the tournament, Miami has twice captured the ultimate prize behind fearless postseason performances, dominant pitching, and timely offensive production. This roster reflects the identity of those championship teams, blending elite starting pitching with middle-of-the-order power and disciplined contact hitters capable of sustaining offensive pressure. The Marlins may not possess the historical depth of longer-established franchises, but their top-end talent provides the ability to compete with any roster in the league.

Manager

Manager — Jack McKeon

Jack McKeon brings championship credibility and steady veteran leadership to the Marlins. His management of the 2003 title team demonstrated an ability to maximize roster strengths and guide players through high-pressure postseason environments, making him an ideal fit for a roster built on peak performance.

Ballpark

Home Ballpark — LoanDepot Park



LoanDepot Park provides a controlled environment that supports the Marlins’ power pitching while still rewarding strong contact and home run ability. The retractable roof ensures consistent playing conditions, minimizing external variables and allowing the roster’s strengths to play consistently across the season.

Catcher

Starter — J. T. Realmuto
Backup — Charles Johnson

Realmuto provides elite athleticism behind the plate along with strong offensive production, giving the pitching staff a dependable field general. Johnson contributes championship experience and defensive reliability as a trusted reserve.

First Base

Starter — Derrek Lee
Backup — Jeff Conine

Lee supplies middle-of-the-order power and outstanding defense, while Conine adds versatility, clutch hitting, and leadership as the emotional foundation of the franchise.

Second Base

Starter — Luis Castillo

Castillo provides elite contact ability, speed on the bases, and defensive consistency, giving the lineup a reliable table-setter capable of applying constant pressure.

Shortstop

Starter — Hanley Ramírez
Backup — Édgar Rentería

Ramírez delivers elite offensive production from the shortstop position with power and speed, while Rentería provides championship pedigree and defensive stability as an experienced reserve.

Third Base

Starter — Miguel Cabrera
Backup — Mike Lowell

Cabrera anchors the lineup with Hall of Fame level offensive production capable of carrying the offense for extended stretches. Lowell adds championship experience and defensive depth.

Outfield

Outfield — Giancarlo Stanton
Outfield — Gary Sheffield
Outfield — Juan Pierre
Outfield — Cliff Floyd
Outfield — Bobby Bonilla

This group blends elite power hitters with speed and run production across multiple eras of Marlins baseball, giving the lineup balance and explosive scoring potential.

Utility

Utility — Luis Arraez

Arraez provides elite bat-to-ball skill and positional flexibility, offering the lineup an exceptional contact hitter capable of sustaining rallies and improving situational offense.

Starting Rotation

SP1 — Josh Beckett
SP2 — José Fernández
SP3 — Al Leiter
SP4 — Dontrelle Willis

The Marlins’ rotation combines postseason dominance, strikeout capability, and left-handed balance capable of matching elite lineups throughout the Cooperstown League.

Swing Starter

SP5 / Swing — A. J. Burnett

Burnett adds power pitching depth capable of starting or providing multi-inning relief when needed.

Bullpen

Closer — Robb Nen

Setup — Antonio Alfonseca
Setup — Bryan Harvey

Late Relief — Dan Miceli

Long Relief — Josh Johnson

Left-Handed Relief — Chris Hammond

The bullpen features proven closing ability, postseason experience, and flexibility capable of protecting late leads.

Team Captain

Captain — Jeff Conine

Known as “Mr. Marlin,” Conine represents the emotional identity of the franchise and provides leadership continuity across both championship eras.

Strengths

Elite frontline pitching gives the Marlins the ability to compete with historically deeper franchises, while the middle of the lineup features multiple elite power threats capable of changing games instantly. Speed elements from Pierre and Castillo create offensive balance, and the addition of Arraez strengthens contact reliability and situational hitting. Championship pedigree throughout the roster provides confidence in high-pressure postseason environments.

Weaknesses

The franchise’s shorter history limits depth compared to older clubs, particularly in bullpen specialization roles. The roster relies heavily on peak performance from its top players, leaving less margin for prolonged slumps compared to deeper historical teams.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Good, now with Lowell on the Marlins, that allows Goodman to take his place on the Red Sox, if that's who you're going to put in his place there. I don't remember Leiter as a Marlin, though. But if he played for the Yankees, they've got more than enough pitching here, so we can let that slide here, if Leiter got at least three or so years with the Marlins, I think. Renteria would not make the Cardinals here, because of Ozzie Smith and Marty Marion, at the very least, for that matter. So why not put him on the Marlins instead?

As for Bonilla, he probably couldn't find a place on the Mets or the Pirates, for instance, so maybe that's a good pick for him, although I don't really remember him as a Marlin, either. Lee wouldn't fit on the Cubs, if they had Chance and Grace, so Florida/Miami would be a better fit for him here, in this scenario. Rizzo, I wouldn't yet put on the Cubs, though. Nor Baez, at this point.

Most of these picks, I could probably see quite easily here as suitable picks for the Marlins roster, and Nen could possibly fit the Giants as well, but they've had a much longer history than the Marlins, so potentially more possible candidates for their bullpen, so Nen might best fit here, if he had at least a few productive years for the Marlins here. If the Rockies were present, it would be a toss-up, perhaps, for me with Juan Pierre between the Rockies and Marlins, but they're not, so Florida/Miami's probably the best choice here, if I'm not too mistaken here. Stanton's spent time with the Yankees, but they're chock-full of good potential choices here, so the Marlins are the best alternative to the Yankees for him. At least in my view, anyway. CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

As for who might replace Sutton on the Angels, if Sutton were on the Dodgers, might I suggest Mike Witt, perhaps? Mike Witt might work well enough for the Angels here, Baylor could play the outfield, and Carew could play first. A case could be made for Grich with the Angels, and if Grich were on the Angels, perhaps Rich Dauer, for instance, could be the Orioles' second baseman, or at least one of them. Davey Johnson might be another possibility for the Orioles at second base, for that matter, if you don't pick a St. Louis Brown player for that position for the Orioles. Just a few thoughts here, that's all. CD out.

[WooBallFan43]

Miceli did nothing during his time with Miami. A negative WAR in only 1 and a half seasons, only a 2.2 WAR career overall, a 5.15 total ERA with Florida? How did he get on the team? He's not even a lefty! I would replace him with AJ Ramos, a consistent 30 save presence during the 2010's, an ERA that stayed below 4, and an All-Star to boot. At least he had positive WAR (6.6)!

https://www.baseball-reference.com/p...amosaj01.shtml


Going to assume Pudge's a Ranger, Piazza's a Met, and Yelich's a Brewer. And no Sandy is crazy. While I don't hate the Leiter pick, putting Sandy here and Al on the Mets would be nice. That team would be insane.

C: Assuming Carter's on the Expos, so we'll go with
1B: Alonso, Strawberry
2B: Jeff McNeil
SS: Lindor
3B: HoJo
OF: Nimmo, Beltran, ???
SP: Seaver, Leiter, Gooden, DeGrom
6S: Harvey, Syndergaard?, Wheeler?
RP: Franco, Edwin Diaz? (Unless he's in SEA), Familia, etc.

[Nick Soulis]

Originally Posted by WooBallFan43

Miceli did nothing during his time with Miami. A negative WAR in only 1 and a half seasons, only a 2.2 WAR career overall, a 5.15 total ERA with Florida? How did he get on the team? He's not even a lefty! I would replace him with AJ Ramos, a consistent 30 save presence during the 2010's, an ERA that stayed below 4, and an All-Star to boot. At least he had positive WAR (6.6)!

https://www.baseball-reference.com/p...amosaj01.shtml


Going to assume Pudge's a Ranger, Piazza's a Met, and Yelich's a Brewer. And no Sandy is crazy. While I don't hate the Leiter pick, putting Sandy here and Al on the Mets would be nice. That team would be insane.

C: Assuming Carter's on the Expos, so we'll go with
1B: Alonso, Strawberry
2B: Jeff McNeil
SS: Lindor
3B: HoJo
OF: Nimmo, Beltran, ???
SP: Seaver, Leiter, Gooden, DeGrom
6S: Harvey, Syndergaard?, Wheeler?
RP: Franco, Edwin Diaz? (Unless he's in SEA), Familia, etc.

Great catch on the bullpen arm, not sure what happened there, I will replace Miceli and Ramos is a good fit.

Leiter had a very good career (40 WAR) but I see the argument. Also DeGrom will likely be on the Rangers as they need the help with Ryan on the Angels. So it likely will be Matt Harvey and if I move Leiter there to accompany Seaver and Gooden.

Solid input, thanks!

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

No, no Strawberry at first, for the Mets. Strawberry in the outfield. Backman at second, Santana or someone else at short for the Mets. Wright at third, Orosco in the pen, if not for the Dodgers. Ojeda for the Mets, if not for the Indians or Red Sox, if I remember correctly. No room for Keith Hernandez on the Cardinals, even though he was there in 1982 for us, because of Musial and/or others, so the Mets it'd best be for him. McGwire on either the Cards or Athletics as either a first or third baseman, and Pujols on the Cards as either a first baseman or a third baseman, with Pujols perhaps capable enough as an outfielder at times, for that matter. Mets could also have Swoboda and Kranepool, among others, in the outfield. I'd suggest Seaver, Gooden, Koosman, Cone, and even Ken Holtzman, or whatever his name was/is, for the Mets' pitching staff here, at that, along with Ojeda, if Ojeda's not on the Indians or Red Sox.

With Mike Scioscia on the Dodgers, if Fernando Valenzuela's there, to have that rapport with the proposed Dodgers pitching staff, including perhaps Hershiser, who seems to be quite worthy of being on the Dodgers roster here, in my view, bumping out one of Broxton, Podres, Vance, Perranoski, or Marshall, then that would logically put Mauch as manager of the Angels. Broxton would probably be my guy out of those five to go, if Hershiser were on the team in his place, I think.

As for Al Leiter, in this particular scenario here, I'd probably put him on the team that he had most, or at least a sufficient plurality, of his important counting statistics with, or titles with, in his career, if they're not already well-stocked with enough pitchers by now. Whether that's the Mets, the Yankees, or some other team. That's just my own opinion here, of course. CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Speaking of the Yankees, perhaps Joe McCarthy would be the best fit for their manager, which would then bump Stengel to the Mets, if I'm not too mistaken here. You'd have to have Gehrig and maybe Mattingly at first, Berra and Dickey and Posada behind the plate, Lazzeri and Billy Martin at second, Jeter and Rizzuto at short, and Ford and Hoyt and Guidry and Rivera and any number of others on the mound, to name just a few pitchers that could conceivably be on their roster. Take your pick of outfielders for them, even if Ruth isn't with them, too.

Seaver could fit with either the Mets or Reds, credibly, but the Mets are the better fit for him. If Piazza's on the Mets, who do you slot behind him at catcher, supposing Carter's in Montreal? Supposing they've played productively for the Mets for at least three years, if not longer. Come to think of it, Mo Vaughn might be a rather credible option for the Red Sox as a first baseman option, for that matter, with excellent hitting and defense and all, if he's not already on their roster here. Probably a better pick than Bill Buckner might be, even, for them, who might be a better fit in Chicago with the Cubs, at that. Carlton Fisk could possibly fit on the White Sox instead of A.J. Pierzynski, who's possibly a better fit for the Senators/Twins roster, if I'm not too mistaken here. If Fisk is with the White Sox, then possibly elevate Varitek, and put Rich Gedman or the 1967 or 1946 or 1910's Red Sox catchers in the place of Fisk, for instance. Fisk could alternate every so often with Lollar, no matter who the White Sox manager actually is, whether Lopez, Guillen, La Russa, or even Comiskey is leading the White Sox, in this scenario.

Pierzynski could back up a Senators catcher or a Twins catcher here, if he were on the Senators/Twins team roster. Viable catching candidates for the Twins era of the applicable franchise might be Battey and Mauer, while Muddy Ruel, for instance, could be one from the Senators era. CD out.