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Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-27-2009, 11:55 AM

PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS (23-52 in 1882)

They were a terrible team in 1882, yet they are bringing back almost the identical lineup for 1883. Look for them to again be at or near the bottom of the standings.

39 C Jack O'Brien (3-53-.282-0) - He had an excellent rookie year splitting time between catcher and first base. This season, they're planning on using him exclusively as a catcher.
36 1B Bill Tobin (rookie) - One of three mediocre-looking players who'll get a look at first base.
31 1B Joe Straub (rookie) - Scouts say he might be the best of the guys at first, although his natural position is catcher.
9 1B Bill Kienzle (0-5-.148-0) - An outfielder who couldn't hit in 1882, but he may get a new look at first base.
24 2B Cub Stricker (0-29-.221-1) - He looks like a no-hit, good-field, infielder, which would be okay if they had a few more hitters on this club.
8 SS Bill Greenwood (0-21-.187-15) - Just a dreadful hitter who they should be trying to replace.
19 SS Asa Stratton (rookie) - He's been kicking around for a couple years trying to find a team that will play him, and may have hit the jackpot here; they don't exactly have a lot of options at shortstop.
79 3B Bob Blakiston (0-27-.199-0) - This Californian isn't much of a hitter or a fielder, but he's what they've got at third base.
18 LF Jud Birchall (0-46-.275-0) - One of the few Philadelphia players who looks like a legitimate big leaguer.
15 CF John Mansell (1-39-.283-0) - A solid hitter and fielder who has two brothers in the big leagues.
6 RF Jerry Dorgan (0-24-.301-0 with Worcester and Philadelphia; lifetime .259 hitter) - They got him for Doc Landis, a backup pitcher, and he actually turned out to be a steal for them.

46 RHP Pud Galvin (14-24, 2.13 in 1882; lifetime 176-205 record) - He had a good year in 1882, but on this team he's not going to get many wins. Two more years remaining on a very lucrative contract.
42 RHP Ed Halbriter (1-2, 0.44 in 1882 as a rookie) - As a fill-in pitcher, he did well in 1882, and now will get a chance to start with this hard-luck club.

03-27-2009, 11:55 AM	#402 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,527 Thanks: 21 Thanked 45x in 33 posts	PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS (23-52 in 1882) They were a terrible team in 1882, yet they are bringing back almost the identical lineup for 1883. Look for them to again be at or near the bottom of the standings. 39 C Jack O'Brien (3-53-.282-0) - He had an excellent rookie year splitting time between catcher and first base. This season, they're planning on using him exclusively as a catcher. 36 1B Bill Tobin (rookie) - One of three mediocre-looking players who'll get a look at first base. 31 1B Joe Straub (rookie) - Scouts say he might be the best of the guys at first, although his natural position is catcher. 9 1B Bill Kienzle (0-5-.148-0) - An outfielder who couldn't hit in 1882, but he may get a new look at first base. 24 2B Cub Stricker (0-29-.221-1) - He looks like a no-hit, good-field, infielder, which would be okay if they had a few more hitters on this club. 8 SS Bill Greenwood (0-21-.187-15) - Just a dreadful hitter who they should be trying to replace. 19 SS Asa Stratton (rookie) - He's been kicking around for a couple years trying to find a team that will play him, and may have hit the jackpot here; they don't exactly have a lot of options at shortstop. 79 3B Bob Blakiston (0-27-.199-0) - This Californian isn't much of a hitter or a fielder, but he's what they've got at third base. 18 LF Jud Birchall (0-46-.275-0) - One of the few Philadelphia players who looks like a legitimate big leaguer. 15 CF John Mansell (1-39-.283-0) - A solid hitter and fielder who has two brothers in the big leagues. 6 RF Jerry Dorgan (0-24-.301-0 with Worcester and Philadelphia; lifetime .259 hitter) - They got him for Doc Landis, a backup pitcher, and he actually turned out to be a steal for them. 46 RHP Pud Galvin (14-24, 2.13 in 1882; lifetime 176-205 record) - He had a good year in 1882, but on this team he's not going to get many wins. Two more years remaining on a very lucrative contract. 42 RHP Ed Halbriter (1-2, 0.44 in 1882 as a rookie) - As a fill-in pitcher, he did well in 1882, and now will get a chance to start with this hard-luck club. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out The Olde Tyme Base Ball Simulator!