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Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-18-2008, 08:58 AM

CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS (39-21 in 1878; three-time defending champions)

The three-time defending champions are making a few changes, but the core of their roster remains the same, with O'Rourke, O'Neill, Start and Meyerle. They are adding a couple new young starters in McClellan and Gore, which they hope will allow them to reload on the fly, and the shortstop situation is more unsettled than it's been in years, but this team is still expected to battle for the National League pennant.

30 C "Orator Jim" O'Rourke (0-43-.302-1) - O'Rourke is a very good hitter, and one of the anchors of this team. Interestingly, his older brother, a 29-year-old rookie, will be playing for Boston this season.
33 1B Joe "Old Reliable" Start (0-30-.333-0) - At 36, he's not getting any younger, but he just keeps turning out excellent seasons. The team hopes this will continue for at least one more year.
43 2B Bill McClellan (1-13-.287-2) - This skilled 23-year-old was given a chance to play as a rookie down the stretch last year and performed well. As a result, they've handed him the job permanently.
1 SS John Peters (0-7-.206-0) - Circumstances conspired to get him this chance to start. John Bass opened last year at short and was hitting .380 when he went down to a career-threatening injury. Then Tom Barlow stepped in and performed quite well. However, with the team still financially committed to Bass, Barlow refused to resign with the club, leaving Peters as the starting shortstop. He will return to a backup role if Bass is able to play this year.
27 3B Levi Meyerle (1-31-.323-5) - He has probably been the most crucial position player in their three-year championship run. An outstanding hitter and third baseman, who at 33 shows no signs of slowing down.
11 LF Paul Hines (0-40-.250-2) - His stats weren't that great in 1878, but he is a fan favorite and has been a starter throughout the team's championship run. Moves to left field from center this year.
7 CF George Gore (rookie) - This 21-year-old is said to be a great young player. This team could really use the infusion of young talent, so they have high hopes for him.
34 RF Charlie Eden (0-20-.270-0) - At 24, he's still young enough to improve, but it looks like he's going to develop into a solid player rather than a star.
13 P J. O'Neill (29-15, 1.87; lifetime 102-62) - He is finally beginning to get some credit as a key to Chicago's success in recent years. In 1878 he won his second career Cartwright Award.

03-18-2008, 08:58 AM	#169 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS (39-21 in 1878; three-time defending champions) The three-time defending champions are making a few changes, but the core of their roster remains the same, with O'Rourke, O'Neill, Start and Meyerle. They are adding a couple new young starters in McClellan and Gore, which they hope will allow them to reload on the fly, and the shortstop situation is more unsettled than it's been in years, but this team is still expected to battle for the National League pennant. 30 C "Orator Jim" O'Rourke (0-43-.302-1) - O'Rourke is a very good hitter, and one of the anchors of this team. Interestingly, his older brother, a 29-year-old rookie, will be playing for Boston this season. 33 1B Joe "Old Reliable" Start (0-30-.333-0) - At 36, he's not getting any younger, but he just keeps turning out excellent seasons. The team hopes this will continue for at least one more year. 43 2B Bill McClellan (1-13-.287-2) - This skilled 23-year-old was given a chance to play as a rookie down the stretch last year and performed well. As a result, they've handed him the job permanently. 1 SS John Peters (0-7-.206-0) - Circumstances conspired to get him this chance to start. John Bass opened last year at short and was hitting .380 when he went down to a career-threatening injury. Then Tom Barlow stepped in and performed quite well. However, with the team still financially committed to Bass, Barlow refused to resign with the club, leaving Peters as the starting shortstop. He will return to a backup role if Bass is able to play this year. 27 3B Levi Meyerle (1-31-.323-5) - He has probably been the most crucial position player in their three-year championship run. An outstanding hitter and third baseman, who at 33 shows no signs of slowing down. 11 LF Paul Hines (0-40-.250-2) - His stats weren't that great in 1878, but he is a fan favorite and has been a starter throughout the team's championship run. Moves to left field from center this year. 7 CF George Gore (rookie) - This 21-year-old is said to be a great young player. This team could really use the infusion of young talent, so they have high hopes for him. 34 RF Charlie Eden (0-20-.270-0) - At 24, he's still young enough to improve, but it looks like he's going to develop into a solid player rather than a star. 13 P J. O'Neill (29-15, 1.87; lifetime 102-62) - He is finally beginning to get some credit as a key to Chicago's success in recent years. In 1878 he won his second career Cartwright Award. __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.