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BUFFALO BISONS (37-46 in 1881)
The good news is that they are no longer burdened by the ruinous contracts of Lip Pike and Deacon White. The bad news is that those were their two best hitters last season, so now they are expected to really struggle at the plate. Don't expect them to even reach last season's record, as this young team continues with its seemingly perpetual rebuilding.
18 C Frank Selman (1-36-.243-2) - A steady, solid veteran catcher. This is the final year of his contract.
44 1B Ecky Stearns (1-23-.219-4) - This 20-year-old has been pretty mediocre for his two previous seasons, but he is improving slightly from year to year.
20 2B Tom Kearns (1 for 10 for his career) - This 22-year-old will be replacing Lip Pike. Good luck with that.
0 SS Mike Moynahan (1-40-.281-0) - He is a very, very good hitter - one of the few young Buffalo players who has panned out as expected.
22 3B Arlie Latham (0-19-.247-8) - He improved a great deal in his second season, and went from being one of the worst players in the league to being... well, adequate.
6 LF Jack Rowe (0-8-.186-0) - He's been a backup for Buffalo the past couple of seasons, and now is getting a starting opportunity.
35 CF Hardy Richardson (0-39-.295-0) - He ended up being the best center fielder in the National League last year. This season, he'll be the focal point of the team's offense.
19 RF Tom Poorman (0-9-.235-8) - This young speedster will get the chance to prove himself.
39 P Bill McGunnigle (15-19, 2.74; lifetime 33-31 record) - He's done a solid job since winning the primary pitching job for Buffalo.
47 P Jack Lynch (6-4, 3.20 as rookie) - Lynch is a promising young pitcher who will be given an opportunity this season for the young Buffalo club.
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