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Eckstein 4 Prez · 11-20-2008, 01:42 AM

CLEVELAND BLUES (51-33 in 1881; champions in 1881)

Cleveland has had an identical 51-33 record for two years in a row, and in 1881 it was good enough to win the National League pennant. They have the same combination of good young hitters and outstanding defense this season, but they also have two new, completely untested pitchers. Whether this will cause them any serious problems remains to be seen.

21 C Charlie Bennett (0-28-.220-0) - He's a good-field, no-hit catcher, but that's really all Cleveland is looking for from the position.
26 1B Jim Foran (0-37-.263-5) - He's been declining slowly for about five years now, but he continues to be a dependable player. This is the walk year of his contract.
30 2B Fred "Sure Shot" Dunlap (2-36-.294-0) - This 22-year-old is a budding star, and is also one of the best fielders in base ball. He could be the heir to Ross Barnes as the best second baseman out there.
49 SS Jack Glasscock (0-51-.300-0) - He and Dunlap combined to be the best middle infield combination in the league. Cleveland appears to have found a combination to rival Anson and Barnes.
9 3B Fred Waterman (0-14-.298-1) - This 36-year-old went down early in 1881 with a season-ending injury. In this, the last year of his contract, Cleveland is hoping Waterman can still contribute to a winning team.
44 LF Abner Dalrymple (4-47-.296-0) - He's one of the best hitters in the league, and was key in Cleveland's rise to the pennant.
18 CF Ned Hanlon (0-41-.279-0) - He is another one of Cleveland's seemingly endless procession of young players who are great fielders and good hitters.
6 RF George Bechtel (1-26-.248-2) - He seems to be past his prime as a hitter, although he remains one of the league's leading defensive outfielders.

36 P John Schappert (rookie) - This is where Cleveland will be weak. Both of their starting pitchers from last season have left the team and signed elsewhere, so they are going to experiment with untested young players.
50 P John Doyle (rookie) - Like Schappert, he is a completely unknown commodity.

11-20-2008, 01:42 AM	#327 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,527 Thanks: 21 Thanked 45x in 33 posts	CLEVELAND BLUES (51-33 in 1881; champions in 1881) Cleveland has had an identical 51-33 record for two years in a row, and in 1881 it was good enough to win the National League pennant. They have the same combination of good young hitters and outstanding defense this season, but they also have two new, completely untested pitchers. Whether this will cause them any serious problems remains to be seen. 21 C Charlie Bennett (0-28-.220-0) - He's a good-field, no-hit catcher, but that's really all Cleveland is looking for from the position. 26 1B Jim Foran (0-37-.263-5) - He's been declining slowly for about five years now, but he continues to be a dependable player. This is the walk year of his contract. 30 2B Fred "Sure Shot" Dunlap (2-36-.294-0) - This 22-year-old is a budding star, and is also one of the best fielders in base ball. He could be the heir to Ross Barnes as the best second baseman out there. 49 SS Jack Glasscock (0-51-.300-0) - He and Dunlap combined to be the best middle infield combination in the league. Cleveland appears to have found a combination to rival Anson and Barnes. 9 3B Fred Waterman (0-14-.298-1) - This 36-year-old went down early in 1881 with a season-ending injury. In this, the last year of his contract, Cleveland is hoping Waterman can still contribute to a winning team. 44 LF Abner Dalrymple (4-47-.296-0) - He's one of the best hitters in the league, and was key in Cleveland's rise to the pennant. 18 CF Ned Hanlon (0-41-.279-0) - He is another one of Cleveland's seemingly endless procession of young players who are great fielders and good hitters. 6 RF George Bechtel (1-26-.248-2) - He seems to be past his prime as a hitter, although he remains one of the league's leading defensive outfielders. 36 P John Schappert (rookie) - This is where Cleveland will be weak. Both of their starting pitchers from last season have left the team and signed elsewhere, so they are going to experiment with untested young players. 50 P John Doyle (rookie) - Like Schappert, he is a completely unknown commodity. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out The Olde Tyme Base Ball Simulator!