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Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-26-2009, 01:08 PM

PHILADELPHIA QUAKERS (new team)

Unlike the Gothams, Philadelphia was unwilling to spend its way to quick competitiveness. So this new team has a few castoffs, several rookies, and two established players who will hopefully show the others the ropes - Jim Foran and John Glenn. They may be setting a good foundation for the future, but expect them to lose a lot this year.

23 C Pop Snyder (last regular action in 1875; lifetime .203 hitter) - Snyder, a very good defensive catcher, is getting a shot at a comeback this season with the new Philadelphia club.
26 1B Jim Foran (2-42-.281-2 with Cleveland; lifetime .310 hitter) - Signing one of base ball's five 1,000-hit men was a real coup for the new club, although it's doubtful that he'll be able to bring them much success this season.
35 2B Art Whitney (1-28-.218-0 with Worcester; lifetime .227 hitter) - Kind of a forgotten man. Can play any infield position, but doesn't hit much.
41 SS Piggy Ward (rookie) - This young man will get a chance to start despite the fact that he is only 16 years old. Probably not ready for the big leagues.
4 3B Buck Gladman (rookie) - Another teenager who's going to get a shot to start in the most competitive league in the nation. Also probably not ready.
9 LF Fred Cone (0-5-.260-1 with Providence in 1881; lifetime .254 hitter) - He's another veteran whose career looked like it was over. If he can provide merely adequate hitting and defense, that'll be an accomplishment.
29 CF Fred Mann (4-28-.224-1 with Worcester as a rookie) - This young man showed a little promise last season, and they hope he'll continue to progress.
7 RF John Glenn (0-68-.284-1 with Louisville; lifetime .276 hitter) - He had an amazing 34-game hitting streak last season, and helped Louisville win the first AA pennant. Now he hopes to help this new team find its legs.

6 RHP John Coleman (rookie) - This 20-year-old will get his chance to prove himself, though if he stumbles he could find himself on the bench quickly.
33 RHP Hardie Henderson (rookie) - Another young player who will get the chance to shine.

03-26-2009, 01:08 PM	#394 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,514 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42x in 30 posts	PHILADELPHIA QUAKERS (new team) Unlike the Gothams, Philadelphia was unwilling to spend its way to quick competitiveness. So this new team has a few castoffs, several rookies, and two established players who will hopefully show the others the ropes - Jim Foran and John Glenn. They may be setting a good foundation for the future, but expect them to lose a lot this year. 23 C Pop Snyder (last regular action in 1875; lifetime .203 hitter) - Snyder, a very good defensive catcher, is getting a shot at a comeback this season with the new Philadelphia club. 26 1B Jim Foran (2-42-.281-2 with Cleveland; lifetime .310 hitter) - Signing one of base ball's five 1,000-hit men was a real coup for the new club, although it's doubtful that he'll be able to bring them much success this season. 35 2B Art Whitney (1-28-.218-0 with Worcester; lifetime .227 hitter) - Kind of a forgotten man. Can play any infield position, but doesn't hit much. 41 SS Piggy Ward (rookie) - This young man will get a chance to start despite the fact that he is only 16 years old. Probably not ready for the big leagues. 4 3B Buck Gladman (rookie) - Another teenager who's going to get a shot to start in the most competitive league in the nation. Also probably not ready. 9 LF Fred Cone (0-5-.260-1 with Providence in 1881; lifetime .254 hitter) - He's another veteran whose career looked like it was over. If he can provide merely adequate hitting and defense, that'll be an accomplishment. 29 CF Fred Mann (4-28-.224-1 with Worcester as a rookie) - This young man showed a little promise last season, and they hope he'll continue to progress. 7 RF John Glenn (0-68-.284-1 with Louisville; lifetime .276 hitter) - He had an amazing 34-game hitting streak last season, and helped Louisville win the first AA pennant. Now he hopes to help this new team find its legs. 6 RHP John Coleman (rookie) - This 20-year-old will get his chance to prove himself, though if he stumbles he could find himself on the bench quickly. 33 RHP Hardie Henderson (rookie) - Another young player who will get the chance to shine. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out The Olde Tyme Base Ball Simulator! Last edited by Eckstein 4 Prez; 03-26-2009 at 09:20 PM.