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10/1/1908 - Getting ready for the World Series
We took care of business in the American League, and the Giants took care of business in the National League. With just 8 games to play I'm ready for the World Series to begin. Bring in the Giants, we are ready!
Our record for the month of September - 18-8
Season record: 102-44, 23 1/2 game lead over Washington Senators
Runs - 729 (1st in league)
Batting Average - .277 (1st in league)
Runs allowed - 423 (1st in league)
ERA - 2.13 (1st in league)
Team Leaders -
AVG: Clyde Milan - .333
HR: Clyde Milan/Beals Becker - 9
RBI: Clyde Milan - 98
W: George Winter/Joe Harris- 25
ERA: George Winter - 1.75
K: Pete Wilson/Joe Harris - 125
Who's hot:
CF - Clyde Milan - .396, 22 R, 28 RBI
RF - Beals Becker - .374, 16 R, 28 RBI
2B - Nap Lajoie - .327, 17 R
SP - Joe Harris - 5-1, 1.14 ERA
Who's not:
C - Bill Carrigan - .207
Our updated positional rankings -
Cather - 4th (7th overall)
1B - 2nd (5th)
2B - 2nd (2nd)
3B - 3rd (6th)
SS - 2nd (3rd)
LF - 3rd (3rd)
CF - 1st (2nd)
RF - 2nd (4th)
SP - 5th (5th)
RP - 3rd (2nd)
CL - 16th (13th)
Power Rankings:
1st (Last Month 1st)
Financials:
Fan Interest - 85 (Last Month 85)
Project Balance - $45,992
Trade Log:
1906-Traded LF Kip Selbach to the New York Highlanders for C Ira Thomas
1907-Traded C Charlie Graham to the Boston Doves for 3B Dave Brain
1907-Traded C Charlie Armbruster to the St. Louis Cardinals for SS Ed Holly
1908-Traded 3B Jimmy Collins to the New York Giants for RF Rudy Bell
1908-Traded SS Feddy Parent to the Washington Senators for RF Joe Stanley
1908-Traded 1B Fed Merkle to the Philadelphia Athletics for 3B Ed Lennox and SP Pete Wilson
1908-Traded SP Jesse Tannehill to the St. Louis Browns for LF Bob Bescher
1908-Traded LF Chick Stahl to the New York Giants for CF Vin Campbell
1908 -Traded CF Vin Campbell and 2B Harry Hinchman to the Cleveland Naps for 2B Nap Lajoie
1908-Traded 1B Myron Grimshaw to the Philadelphia Phillies for RF John Titus
History:
1906 - Boston Americans 74-80, 15 GB (Season Score - 6)
1907 - Boston Americans 79-75, 8 GB (Season Score - 30)
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My current dynasties:
Worst to First - The Sequel - A journey from last place to World Series championship with each MLB team.
The Milestones - Starting in 1871, focusing on baseball's milestones - 300 wins, 500 home runs, 3000 hits, etc.
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