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PROVIDENCE GRAYS (19-41 in 1878)
This club was terrible in 1878, and seems to have changed little this season. While they do have a brand new infield, only Tom Carey has any proven skills. They simply don't look like they're going to be any better in 1879.
33 C John Clapp (1-25-.216-0) - They expected him to be a solid bat, but thought he might struggle to field the position. Instead, he won a Gold Glove and was a terrible hitter.
34 1B John Donnelly (0-10-.247-0 with Indianapolis; lifetime .270 hitter) - Hiring a 34-year-old career backup who doesn't hit much doesn't exactly seem like a solution at this position.
42 2B Tom Carey (0-21-.283-0 with Chicago; lifetime .306 hitter) - He'll definitely be a upgrade at the position, and gives them one more good veteran.
4 SS Lou Say (4 games with Chicago in 1878; lifetime .237 hitter) - This slick-fielding 25-year-old is getting his first real chance to start in the major leagues after several years as a backup in Chicago.
37 3B Jim Devlin (0-5-.197-0 with Chicago; lifetime .261 hitter) - He lost his job in Chicago a couple seasons ago, and is getting a new lease on life with this weak Providence club.
28 LF Charley Jones (1-31-.291-0) - He was one of the only professional-quality players the team had in 1878.
22 CF Frank McCarton (0-10-.265-1) - This great young hitter was hurt for most of 1878, and hopes to make a full recovery this season.
6 RF John Glenn (0-21-.244-1) - A mediocre but popular hitter who might have trouble starting for a better team.
43 P Harry Wheeler (2-16, 3.02 as a rookie) - It's not obvious that this 21-year-old is the answer, but this club is so far from being a contender that it hardly matters.
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