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Eckstein 4 Prez · 04-27-2008, 09:33 PM

CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS (40-39 in 1879; champions from 1876-78)

On paper, this still looks like a pretty formidable team, but they just don't seem to have the star power that Boston has. In addition, some of their key players may be getting a little long in the tooth. If they can stay healthy they should be better than last year, but they may not be able to keep up with Harry Wright's boys.

30 C "Orator Jim" O'Rourke (2-35-.287-0) - Although all of the four national league pennants have been won by a member of the O'Rourke family, that's small consolation for Jim, who saw his brother win a championship with Boston last season. Has been a solid hitter ever since coming into the league in 1872.
33 1B Joe "Old Reliable" Start (4-21-.250-1) - He missed the last half of the season due to injury, and now hopes to regain his old form. However, he's now 37 years old and it seems doubtful that he will be able to hit the way he once did.
11 2B/LF Paul Hines (1-36-.238-1) - Since George Gore took over the center field job, he has been a man in search of a position. One of the most popular White Stockings, he will split time between second base (where he is a poor fielder) and left field (where he is quite skilled).
12 2B Tom Burns (rookie) - The team hopes this 23-year-old will help ease the transition to a younger club. He seems to have pushed McClellan, the presumptive heir at this position, further down the depth chart.
17 SS John Bass (1-12-.313-0) - They just hope he can put together a healthy season, which has eluded him for the past two years.
27 3B Levi Meyerle (1-41-.310-4) - He is moving back to third base full time this year, after having spent some time in right field last season. He's been one of the keys to this team's success in recent years.
34 LF/RF Charlie Eden (1-32-.245-0) - Fpr three years now, young Eden has been an adequate but relatively anonymous player for the club.
7 CF George Gore (3-42-.321-1) - One of the best rookies of 1879, he is only 22 years old and looks like a star in the making.
15 RF Dave Rowe (2-21-.248-0) - After a couple years on the Chicago bench, he got his first chance at regular playing time in 1879 and did a decent job.

4 P Larry Corcoran (rookie) - He's supposed to be one of the better young pitchers to come along in recent years. He must be good if they are planning on using this 20-year-old ahead of O'Neill - and they are.
13 P J. O'Neill (22-23 2.40; lifetime 124-85) - He's just been one of the best pitchers of the late 1870s, so naturally they've moved him out of the top spot after one losing season.

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Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,514 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42x in 30 posts	CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS (40-39 in 1879; champions from 1876-78) On paper, this still looks like a pretty formidable team, but they just don't seem to have the star power that Boston has. In addition, some of their key players may be getting a little long in the tooth. If they can stay healthy they should be better than last year, but they may not be able to keep up with Harry Wright's boys. 30 C "Orator Jim" O'Rourke (2-35-.287-0) - Although all of the four national league pennants have been won by a member of the O'Rourke family, that's small consolation for Jim, who saw his brother win a championship with Boston last season. Has been a solid hitter ever since coming into the league in 1872. 33 1B Joe "Old Reliable" Start (4-21-.250-1) - He missed the last half of the season due to injury, and now hopes to regain his old form. However, he's now 37 years old and it seems doubtful that he will be able to hit the way he once did. 11 2B/LF Paul Hines (1-36-.238-1) - Since George Gore took over the center field job, he has been a man in search of a position. One of the most popular White Stockings, he will split time between second base (where he is a poor fielder) and left field (where he is quite skilled). 12 2B Tom Burns (rookie) - The team hopes this 23-year-old will help ease the transition to a younger club. He seems to have pushed McClellan, the presumptive heir at this position, further down the depth chart. 17 SS John Bass (1-12-.313-0) - They just hope he can put together a healthy season, which has eluded him for the past two years. 27 3B Levi Meyerle (1-41-.310-4) - He is moving back to third base full time this year, after having spent some time in right field last season. He's been one of the keys to this team's success in recent years. 34 LF/RF Charlie Eden (1-32-.245-0) - Fpr three years now, young Eden has been an adequate but relatively anonymous player for the club. 7 CF George Gore (3-42-.321-1) - One of the best rookies of 1879, he is only 22 years old and looks like a star in the making. 15 RF Dave Rowe (2-21-.248-0) - After a couple years on the Chicago bench, he got his first chance at regular playing time in 1879 and did a decent job. 4 P Larry Corcoran (rookie) - He's supposed to be one of the better young pitchers to come along in recent years. He must be good if they are planning on using this 20-year-old ahead of O'Neill - and they are. 13 P J. O'Neill (22-23 2.40; lifetime 124-85) - He's just been one of the best pitchers of the late 1870s, so naturally they've moved him out of the top spot after one losing season. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out The Olde Tyme Base Ball Simulator! Last edited by Eckstein 4 Prez; 06-30-2008 at 09:36 PM.