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Eckstein 4 Prez · 04-27-2008, 08:12 PM

BUFFALO BISONS (30-48 in 1879)

After a long and unproductive rookie season, the Bisons have decided to try to build their franchise around young talent. To that end, they're starting nearly every young player they have. This also means that Lip Pike and Deacon White will definitely be the odd men out this season. Look for one or both to end up traded if another team is willing to take on the contracts.

18 C Frank Selman (3-47-.263-5) - Although he's bounced around the league a fair amount, he's a pretty talented catcher and is still only 27 years old. A good start for this club.
44 1B Ecky Stearns (rookie) - He'll be splitting time at the position, at least until one of these rookies proves himself.
30 1B Dude Esterbrook (rookie) - The other half of Buffalo's rookie first baseman platoon.
27 2B Lip Pike (1-36-.261-4) - Had probably the worst season of his career last year. The Bisons are hoping this was a one-year anomaly and not the beginning of the end for this soon-to-be 35-year-old. Has two years left on a huge contract.
6 SS Jack Rowe (1-24-.231-0) - Had a decent but not great rookie season, and supposedly has great potential. We'll see.
22 3B Arlie Latham (rookie) - This 20-year-old has some promise, but does not appear ready to play in the big leagues quite yet. Still, Buffalo is rebuilding so they're going to give him a shot.
0 LF Mike Moynahan (rookie) - Supposedly a pretty good hitter, and he's definitely cheap and 23, which makes him a perfect fit for this team.
35 CF Hardy Richardson (0-38-.267-0) - Another guy who had a solid rookie year, and he's also a very good defensive center fielder.
28 RF Deacon White (0-16-.246-0) - Like Pike, he's an aging player coming off a bad season with two years left on an enormous contract. If either of these guys starts strong, look for Buffalo to try to trade them away for younger men.

39 P Bill McGunnigle (3-2, 2.77 as a rookie) - As the Bisons try to put together the cheapest team they can, he will get his chance to prove that he's ready to be a full-time starter.
69 P Stump Wiedman (rookie) - This 19-year-old will probably see significant pitching time as well.

04-27-2008, 08:12 PM	#216 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,351 Thanked 4x in 4 posts Infractions: 0/1 (1)	BUFFALO BISONS (30-48 in 1879) After a long and unproductive rookie season, the Bisons have decided to try to build their franchise around young talent. To that end, they're starting nearly every young player they have. This also means that Lip Pike and Deacon White will definitely be the odd men out this season. Look for one or both to end up traded if another team is willing to take on the contracts. 18 C Frank Selman (3-47-.263-5) - Although he's bounced around the league a fair amount, he's a pretty talented catcher and is still only 27 years old. A good start for this club. 44 1B Ecky Stearns (rookie) - He'll be splitting time at the position, at least until one of these rookies proves himself. 30 1B Dude Esterbrook (rookie) - The other half of Buffalo's rookie first baseman platoon. 27 2B Lip Pike (1-36-.261-4) - Had probably the worst season of his career last year. The Bisons are hoping this was a one-year anomaly and not the beginning of the end for this soon-to-be 35-year-old. Has two years left on a huge contract. 6 SS Jack Rowe (1-24-.231-0) - Had a decent but not great rookie season, and supposedly has great potential. We'll see. 22 3B Arlie Latham (rookie) - This 20-year-old has some promise, but does not appear ready to play in the big leagues quite yet. Still, Buffalo is rebuilding so they're going to give him a shot. 0 LF Mike Moynahan (rookie) - Supposedly a pretty good hitter, and he's definitely cheap and 23, which makes him a perfect fit for this team. 35 CF Hardy Richardson (0-38-.267-0) - Another guy who had a solid rookie year, and he's also a very good defensive center fielder. 28 RF Deacon White (0-16-.246-0) - Like Pike, he's an aging player coming off a bad season with two years left on an enormous contract. If either of these guys starts strong, look for Buffalo to try to trade them away for younger men. 39 P Bill McGunnigle (3-2, 2.77 as a rookie) - As the Bisons try to put together the cheapest team they can, he will get his chance to prove that he's ready to be a full-time starter. 69 P Stump Wiedman (rookie) - This 19-year-old will probably see significant pitching time as well. __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.