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Eckstein 4 Prez · 04-27-2008, 10:58 PM

TROY TROJANS (36-39 in 1879)

Like Cleveland, this club has a ton of young talent, and the only question is whether the various parts are ready to come together to make this team a winner. Figure them to improve on their 36-39 record of a year ago, but still to be a little short of being an actual contender.

33 C John Clapp (2-30-.270-1 with Providence in 1879; lifetime .282 hitter) - They wanted some more hitting at the catcher position, and somehow got Providence to trade them Clapp in exchange for washed-up infielder George Wright.
26 1B Dan Brouthers (2-49-.320-13) - Last year's Rookie of the Year is expected to be one of the stars of this club for years to come.
18 2B Wally Goldsmith (0-19-.186-0 with Cincinnati in 1879; lifetime .225 hitter) - He'll be one-half of their platoon at second base. He'd be much better as a backup infielder than as a starter, because he just can't hit.
28 2B Ed Caskin (0-18-.288-1 as a rookie) - Although Goldsmith is the better fielder, there's no way he's better enough to justify playing him over Caskin, who is a far superior hitter.
3 SS Ned Williamson (3-43-.232-0) - Again, they seem to be making a mistake here. Troy has Tom Barlow, who is both a better hitter and a better shortstop, but Williamson is going to get the nod anyway.
14 3B Roger Connor (rookie) - It's nice when players like this drop into your lap. He's a highly touted rookie who is really a first baseman, but is playing here because Troy already has a star first baseman in Brouthers.
35 LF Al Thake (1-7-.282-1 with Cleveland; lifetime .293 hitter) - Because they stole Clapp from Providence, Troy was able to deal Charlie Bennett for the solid-hitting Thake. He should be a decent upgrade for them.
40 CF "Hartford Jack" Farrell (2-47-.271-1) - He had a solid year for Troy last season, and 24 he's still getting better.
22 RF "Bloody Jake" Evans (0-13-.226-0) - He's part of a platoon in right field, but in this case they're just looking for anyone who can do the job there.
62 RF Tom Mansell (0-18-.233-0) - Maybe combining two not-very-good players can give this club one decent right fielder.

45 P Pud Galvin (29-21, 2.50 in 1879; lifetime 94-139 record) - He just keeps getting better for them, and is now one of base ball's better pitchers.
8 P "Smiling Tim" Keefe (rookie) - This 23-year-old is said to be one of base ball's better prospects.

04-27-2008, 10:58 PM	#221 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,122	TROY TROJANS (36-39 in 1879) Like Cleveland, this club has a ton of young talent, and the only question is whether the various parts are ready to come together to make this team a winner. Figure them to improve on their 36-39 record of a year ago, but still to be a little short of being an actual contender. 33 C John Clapp (2-30-.270-1 with Providence in 1879; lifetime .282 hitter) - They wanted some more hitting at the catcher position, and somehow got Providence to trade them Clapp in exchange for washed-up infielder George Wright. 26 1B Dan Brouthers (2-49-.320-13) - Last year's Rookie of the Year is expected to be one of the stars of this club for years to come. 18 2B Wally Goldsmith (0-19-.186-0 with Cincinnati in 1879; lifetime .225 hitter) - He'll be one-half of their platoon at second base. He'd be much better as a backup infielder than as a starter, because he just can't hit. 28 2B Ed Caskin (0-18-.288-1 as a rookie) - Although Goldsmith is the better fielder, there's no way he's better enough to justify playing him over Caskin, who is a far superior hitter. 3 SS Ned Williamson (3-43-.232-0) - Again, they seem to be making a mistake here. Troy has Tom Barlow, who is both a better hitter and a better shortstop, but Williamson is going to get the nod anyway. 14 3B Roger Connor (rookie) - It's nice when players like this drop into your lap. He's a highly touted rookie who is really a first baseman, but is playing here because Troy already has a star first baseman in Brouthers. 35 LF Al Thake (1-7-.282-1 with Cleveland; lifetime .293 hitter) - Because they stole Clapp from Providence, Troy was able to deal Charlie Bennett for the solid-hitting Thake. He should be a decent upgrade for them. 40 CF "Hartford Jack" Farrell (2-47-.271-1) - He had a solid year for Troy last season, and 24 he's still getting better. 22 RF "Bloody Jake" Evans (0-13-.226-0) - He's part of a platoon in right field, but in this case they're just looking for anyone who can do the job there. 62 RF Tom Mansell (0-18-.233-0) - Maybe combining two not-very-good players can give this club one decent right fielder. 45 P Pud Galvin (29-21, 2.50 in 1879; lifetime 94-139 record) - He just keeps getting better for them, and is now one of base ball's better pitchers. 8 P "Smiling Tim" Keefe (rookie) - This 23-year-old is said to be one of base ball's better prospects. __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.