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Eckstein 4 Prez · 11-24-2007, 12:51 PM

CINCINNATI REDS (22-43 in 1876)

They were a new team last season, and looked like one. This year, they have restocked their roster with players from the disbanded New York and Philadelphia clubs. It should be an improvement, but not enough of one to have them contending for anything but mediocrity.

8 C Dick Higham (0-19-.361-1 with New York; lifetime .334 hitter) - After six years in Gotham, Higham is heading west to ply his trade in the birthplace of professional base ball. He should be a significant upgrade over Barney Gilligan at the position.
36 1B Fred Goldsmith (0-21-.242-0) - He has failed to show any superstar potential to date, but at age 20 there is still time for him to improve. He is starting since the Red Stockings do not have any better options at first.
13 2B Bob "Magnet" Addy (1-20-.321-0 with Philadelphia; lifetime .300 hitter) - This 32-year-old veteran has always been a reliable hitter and fielder, and should be a solid addition to the club.
17 SS Wally Goldsmith (2 for 17 with New York in 1876; lifetime .229 hitter) - A good-field, no-hit shortstop who is no relation to the team's first baseman.
10 3B Chick Fulmer (reserve with New York in 1876; lifetime .255 hitter) - He hasn't been a full-time player in four years, but he did hit .298 in that season.
19 LF Steve King (0-30-.342-0 with New York; lifetime .314 hitter) - He's coming off a great season, but he will also turn 35 in June. Can he hold back Father Time long enough to help Cincinnati?
27 CF Tom Foley (0-29-.267-2 with Hartford; lifetime .275 hitter) - A steady, consistent player, Foley will be counted on to continue his solid ways with the Red Stockings.
6 RF George Bechtel (0-44-.249-9 with Philadelphia; lifetime .297 hitter) - His average has declined every year since 1873, and he sometimes struggled for playing time in Philly. However, he's being counted on as a mainstay here in Cincinnati.
3 P Bobby Mitchell (rookie) - This 21-year-old left-hander is said to be a very hard thrower. The team can certainly use all the help it can get.

11-24-2007, 12:51 PM	#69 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,126	CINCINNATI REDS (22-43 in 1876) They were a new team last season, and looked like one. This year, they have restocked their roster with players from the disbanded New York and Philadelphia clubs. It should be an improvement, but not enough of one to have them contending for anything but mediocrity. 8 C Dick Higham (0-19-.361-1 with New York; lifetime .334 hitter) - After six years in Gotham, Higham is heading west to ply his trade in the birthplace of professional base ball. He should be a significant upgrade over Barney Gilligan at the position. 36 1B Fred Goldsmith (0-21-.242-0) - He has failed to show any superstar potential to date, but at age 20 there is still time for him to improve. He is starting since the Red Stockings do not have any better options at first. 13 2B Bob "Magnet" Addy (1-20-.321-0 with Philadelphia; lifetime .300 hitter) - This 32-year-old veteran has always been a reliable hitter and fielder, and should be a solid addition to the club. 17 SS Wally Goldsmith (2 for 17 with New York in 1876; lifetime .229 hitter) - A good-field, no-hit shortstop who is no relation to the team's first baseman. 10 3B Chick Fulmer (reserve with New York in 1876; lifetime .255 hitter) - He hasn't been a full-time player in four years, but he did hit .298 in that season. 19 LF Steve King (0-30-.342-0 with New York; lifetime .314 hitter) - He's coming off a great season, but he will also turn 35 in June. Can he hold back Father Time long enough to help Cincinnati? 27 CF Tom Foley (0-29-.267-2 with Hartford; lifetime .275 hitter) - A steady, consistent player, Foley will be counted on to continue his solid ways with the Red Stockings. 6 RF George Bechtel (0-44-.249-9 with Philadelphia; lifetime .297 hitter) - His average has declined every year since 1873, and he sometimes struggled for playing time in Philly. However, he's being counted on as a mainstay here in Cincinnati. 3 P Bobby Mitchell (rookie) - This 21-year-old left-hander is said to be a very hard thrower. The team can certainly use all the help it can get. __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.