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Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-23-2009, 03:35 PM

BUFFALO BISONS (46-38 in 1882)

Buffalo got rid of the huge contracts of Deacon White and Lip Pike in the 1881-82 offseason, and expected to struggle at the plate but have plenty of money for the 1882-83 offseason. They did indeed struggle to hit all season last year, but their pitching was better than expected so the team improved, and they responded by making journeyman catcher Frank Selman one of the highest-paid players in base ball. Now they are again burdened by a ruinous contract, and need replacements at first base and right field to be a contender.

18 C Frank Selman (1-42-.231-6) - He is a solid catcher, but was signed to an absolutely ruinous four-year contract extension during the 1882 season. This new contract makes him the seventh-highest paid player in base ball, just ahead of Ross Barnes of Boston. They worked to get Pike and White off their payroll so they could overpay Frank Selman?
44 1B Ecky Stearns (1-25-.137-7) - He's a good fielder at first base, but anyone who hits this poorly simply should not have a job in the National League.
26 2B George Creamer (0-15-.253-0) - They got him in a mideseason trade with Cleveland, and he was much better than the nonentities they were trying to use to replace Lip Pike.
0 SS Mike Moynahan (3-30-.231-2) - This young man had a down year in 1882, but still remains one of their few homegrown players who's actually panned out.
22 3B Arlie Latham (3-37-.271-32) - Latham got a bad reputation early in his career in Buffalo, but it now looks like they simply started him a year before he was ready. He's become one of their best and most popular players.
32 LF Ed Swartwood (0-33-.296-0) - Swartwood is one of the league's better young hitters, and can be an anchor of this team's attack.
35 CF Hardy Richardson (1-43-.277-0) - He is a solid above-average hitter, and an outstanding fielder in center field.
19 RF Tom Poorman (1-37-.158-26) - He would have been the worst position player in the National League in 1882, but for his teammate Ecky Stearns, who was even worse.

12 RHP Hugh "One Arm" Daily (15-10, 2.47 as a rookie) - He got a chance to start midway through the 1882 season, and made the most of it.
39 RHP Bill McGunnigle (24-17, 3.16 in 1882; lifetime 57-48 record) - He was their workhorse in 1882, and while he still is expected to log a lot of playing time, look for him to be the #2 starter behind Daily in 1883.

03-23-2009, 03:35 PM	#389 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,514 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42x in 30 posts	BUFFALO BISONS (46-38 in 1882) Buffalo got rid of the huge contracts of Deacon White and Lip Pike in the 1881-82 offseason, and expected to struggle at the plate but have plenty of money for the 1882-83 offseason. They did indeed struggle to hit all season last year, but their pitching was better than expected so the team improved, and they responded by making journeyman catcher Frank Selman one of the highest-paid players in base ball. Now they are again burdened by a ruinous contract, and need replacements at first base and right field to be a contender. 18 C Frank Selman (1-42-.231-6) - He is a solid catcher, but was signed to an absolutely ruinous four-year contract extension during the 1882 season. This new contract makes him the seventh-highest paid player in base ball, just ahead of Ross Barnes of Boston. They worked to get Pike and White off their payroll so they could overpay Frank Selman? 44 1B Ecky Stearns (1-25-.137-7) - He's a good fielder at first base, but anyone who hits this poorly simply should not have a job in the National League. 26 2B George Creamer (0-15-.253-0) - They got him in a mideseason trade with Cleveland, and he was much better than the nonentities they were trying to use to replace Lip Pike. 0 SS Mike Moynahan (3-30-.231-2) - This young man had a down year in 1882, but still remains one of their few homegrown players who's actually panned out. 22 3B Arlie Latham (3-37-.271-32) - Latham got a bad reputation early in his career in Buffalo, but it now looks like they simply started him a year before he was ready. He's become one of their best and most popular players. 32 LF Ed Swartwood (0-33-.296-0) - Swartwood is one of the league's better young hitters, and can be an anchor of this team's attack. 35 CF Hardy Richardson (1-43-.277-0) - He is a solid above-average hitter, and an outstanding fielder in center field. 19 RF Tom Poorman (1-37-.158-26) - He would have been the worst position player in the National League in 1882, but for his teammate Ecky Stearns, who was even worse. 12 RHP Hugh "One Arm" Daily (15-10, 2.47 as a rookie) - He got a chance to start midway through the 1882 season, and made the most of it. 39 RHP Bill McGunnigle (24-17, 3.16 in 1882; lifetime 57-48 record) - He was their workhorse in 1882, and while he still is expected to log a lot of playing time, look for him to be the #2 starter behind Daily in 1883. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out The Olde Tyme Base Ball Simulator!