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Eckstein 4 Prez · 10-25-2007, 01:52 AM

CINCINNATI REDS

This club was added to the National League in a nod to professional base ball history, as the first-ever professional club was formed here seven years ago. Unfortunately for Cincinnati, all those players have moved on and all that remains is the team name. Do not look for the team name to win too many games this season, as this club is still building from the ground up.

46 1B Trick McSorley (0-10-.246-0 with St. Louis Red Stockings) - He did an adequate job with a poor team in 1875, and that's probably the best Cincinnati can hope for this season as well.
82 2B Bill Smiley (0-7-.333-0 with St. Louis Red Stockings) - This 19-year-old showed a little promise in 1875, although he'll need to play more than 12 games to prove he's ready for the big time.
11 SS Molly Moore (0 for 2 career with Brooklyn) - Is he really the best this club can do at shortstop? This could end up being a really long season.
56 3B Amos "Darling" Booth (rookie) - He may actually end up being the best member of this extremely inexperienced infield for the Reds.
34 LF "Big Jim" Clinton (lifetime 0-27-.299-3 for three teams in four seasons) - He's never really gotten much of a chance, even though he's hit fairly well as a reserve for several clubs. This appears to be the opportunity he's been waiting for.
18 CF Jack Remsen (lifetime .280 hitter as Brooklyn reserve) - An okay hitter, and a great fielder in center field. He should be one of Cincinnati's better players.
9 RF Jack "Death to Flying Things" Chapman (0-12-.165-4) - Another great fielder, but he simply cannot hit the ball.
37 C Barney Gilligan (rookie) - This 20-year-old is another good fielder. Hopefully defense will win them some games, because their hitting probably won't.
15 SP Dory Dean (rookie) - This Cincinnati native is said to be pretty good, but time will tell.

10-25-2007, 01:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	CINCINNATI REDS This club was added to the National League in a nod to professional base ball history, as the first-ever professional club was formed here seven years ago. Unfortunately for Cincinnati, all those players have moved on and all that remains is the team name. Do not look for the team name to win too many games this season, as this club is still building from the ground up. 46 1B Trick McSorley (0-10-.246-0 with St. Louis Red Stockings) - He did an adequate job with a poor team in 1875, and that's probably the best Cincinnati can hope for this season as well. 82 2B Bill Smiley (0-7-.333-0 with St. Louis Red Stockings) - This 19-year-old showed a little promise in 1875, although he'll need to play more than 12 games to prove he's ready for the big time. 11 SS Molly Moore (0 for 2 career with Brooklyn) - Is he really the best this club can do at shortstop? This could end up being a really long season. 56 3B Amos "Darling" Booth (rookie) - He may actually end up being the best member of this extremely inexperienced infield for the Reds. 34 LF "Big Jim" Clinton (lifetime 0-27-.299-3 for three teams in four seasons) - He's never really gotten much of a chance, even though he's hit fairly well as a reserve for several clubs. This appears to be the opportunity he's been waiting for. 18 CF Jack Remsen (lifetime .280 hitter as Brooklyn reserve) - An okay hitter, and a great fielder in center field. He should be one of Cincinnati's better players. 9 RF Jack "Death to Flying Things" Chapman (0-12-.165-4) - Another great fielder, but he simply cannot hit the ball. 37 C Barney Gilligan (rookie) - This 20-year-old is another good fielder. Hopefully defense will win them some games, because their hitting probably won't. 15 SP Dory Dean (rookie) - This Cincinnati native is said to be pretty good, but time will tell. __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.