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Eckstein 4 Prez · 04-27-2008, 09:12 PM

CINCINNATI REDS (49-31 in 1879)

This team has been gradually getting better ever since they came into the league. However, this year there were some financial issues: they allowed starting catcher Dick Higham to leave rather than paying to resign him, and they refused to spend any money on a new right fielder. Amid speculation of financial precariousness, the team is renting out its park to a semipro club that plays on Sundays and sells beer at the park - in direct violation of President Hulbert's edict.

37 C Barney Gilligan (0-6-.214-0) - For the past three years, he has been their backup catcher, but when the team did not renew Dick Higham's contract, the job fell to him by default. Hit .260 as a starter in 1876.
12 1B Clipper Flynn (0-43-.267-2) - He continues to do a solid job for them at first base.
13 2B Bob "Magnet" Addy (0-25-.256-1) - A aging, slick-fielding infielder, Addy hits just well enough to justify keeping him as a starter.
17 SS King Kelly (0-46-.295-12) - He's still improving, both in the field and at the plate. A good hitter and an extremely popular player, the flamboyant Kelly has promised he will lead the Reds to a pennant in 1880.
34 3B Steve Bellan (1-28-.235-3) - Like Addy, he's an excellent fielder and hits just well enough to keep his job.
28 LF Buttercup Dickerson (0-44-.300-0) - In his second season, Dickerson fell off his 1878 pace slightly, but he is still one of base ball's better young hitters.
43 CF Pete "Monkey" Hotaling (1-50-.271-0) - He had a pretty good rookie season, and looks to improve upon it this year. Another very good fielder.
35 RF Pete Donnelly (0-4-.156-0 with Syracuse in 1879; lifetime .263 hitter) - When their 1879 starter retired, Cincinnati was left scrambling for a replacement. Donnelly was the best stopgap option they could find.

3 P Bobby Mitchell (32-18, 1.98 in 1879; lifetime 75-64 record) - Simply put, he was incredible in 1879 and kept the team in contention, at times all by himself. Is considered the league's best left-handed pitcher, if not the best overall pitcher.
23 P George Knight (12-10, 2.71 in 1879; lifetime 16-57 record) - Rescued from the scrap heap by Cincinnati, he actually did a pretty nice job for them as a second starter.

04-27-2008, 09:12 PM	#218 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,138	CINCINNATI REDS (49-31 in 1879) This team has been gradually getting better ever since they came into the league. However, this year there were some financial issues: they allowed starting catcher Dick Higham to leave rather than paying to resign him, and they refused to spend any money on a new right fielder. Amid speculation of financial precariousness, the team is renting out its park to a semipro club that plays on Sundays and sells beer at the park - in direct violation of President Hulbert's edict. 37 C Barney Gilligan (0-6-.214-0) - For the past three years, he has been their backup catcher, but when the team did not renew Dick Higham's contract, the job fell to him by default. Hit .260 as a starter in 1876. 12 1B Clipper Flynn (0-43-.267-2) - He continues to do a solid job for them at first base. 13 2B Bob "Magnet" Addy (0-25-.256-1) - A aging, slick-fielding infielder, Addy hits just well enough to justify keeping him as a starter. 17 SS King Kelly (0-46-.295-12) - He's still improving, both in the field and at the plate. A good hitter and an extremely popular player, the flamboyant Kelly has promised he will lead the Reds to a pennant in 1880. 34 3B Steve Bellan (1-28-.235-3) - Like Addy, he's an excellent fielder and hits just well enough to keep his job. 28 LF Buttercup Dickerson (0-44-.300-0) - In his second season, Dickerson fell off his 1878 pace slightly, but he is still one of base ball's better young hitters. 43 CF Pete "Monkey" Hotaling (1-50-.271-0) - He had a pretty good rookie season, and looks to improve upon it this year. Another very good fielder. 35 RF Pete Donnelly (0-4-.156-0 with Syracuse in 1879; lifetime .263 hitter) - When their 1879 starter retired, Cincinnati was left scrambling for a replacement. Donnelly was the best stopgap option they could find. 3 P Bobby Mitchell (32-18, 1.98 in 1879; lifetime 75-64 record) - Simply put, he was incredible in 1879 and kept the team in contention, at times all by himself. Is considered the league's best left-handed pitcher, if not the best overall pitcher. 23 P George Knight (12-10, 2.71 in 1879; lifetime 16-57 record) - Rescued from the scrap heap by Cincinnati, he actually did a pretty nice job for them as a second starter. __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.