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Nick Soulis · 02-21-2010, 12:34 PM

2003 Chicago Cubs vs 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates

1902 Pittsburgh Pirates
Record: 103-36
Finish: National League Champions. No World Series played
Manager: Fred Clarke
Team ERA: 2.30
Team AVG: .286
Home Runs: 18
Key Players: Honus Wagner (.330 91 RBI), Jack Chesbro (28-6, 2.17), Deacon Phillipe (20-9, 2.05 ERA)

This early Pirates team had an incredible record and a legend all its own. Other then star Honus Wagener this team had three 20 game winners. Like many teams of this time the Pirates did it all with pitching and running, once again small ball at its very best. We shall see how they do with modern day teams.

2003 Chicago Cubs
Record: 88-74
Finish: Lost in the NLCS to the Marlins
Manager: Dusty Baker
Team ERA: 3.83
Team AVG: 2.59
Home runs: 172
Key Players: Mark Prior P (18-6, 2.43), Sammy Sosa OF (40 HR 103 RBI), Kerry Wood (14-11, 3.20)

Numbers wise this team may not have had it all, but the facts remains that, barring Steve Bartman, this team came 5 outs away from making the World Series. It was Mark Prior and Kerry Wood on the mound the had a magical season, and Slammin Sammy Sosa a at the plate doing the hitting. The high overall team ERA could be an concern, but this team just needs another chance.

Pitching matchups
Game 1: Mark Prior (18-6, 2.43ERA) vs Jack Chesbro (28-6, 2.17)
Game 2: Kerry Wood (14-11, 3.20) vs Deacon Phillipe (20-9, 2.09)
Game 3: Carlos Zambrano (13-11, 3.11) vs Jesse Tannehill (20-6, 1.95)

02-21-2010, 12:34 PM	#55
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,195	2003 Chicago Cubs vs 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates Record: 103-36 Finish: National League Champions. No World Series played Manager: Fred Clarke Team ERA: 2.30 Team AVG: .286 Home Runs: 18 Key Players: Honus Wagner (.330 91 RBI), Jack Chesbro (28-6, 2.17), Deacon Phillipe (20-9, 2.05 ERA) This early Pirates team had an incredible record and a legend all its own. Other then star Honus Wagener this team had three 20 game winners. Like many teams of this time the Pirates did it all with pitching and running, once again small ball at its very best. We shall see how they do with modern day teams. 2003 Chicago Cubs Record: 88-74 Finish: Lost in the NLCS to the Marlins Manager: Dusty Baker Team ERA: 3.83 Team AVG: 2.59 Home runs: 172 Key Players: Mark Prior P (18-6, 2.43), Sammy Sosa OF (40 HR 103 RBI), Kerry Wood (14-11, 3.20) Numbers wise this team may not have had it all, but the facts remains that, barring Steve Bartman, this team came 5 outs away from making the World Series. It was Mark Prior and Kerry Wood on the mound the had a magical season, and Slammin Sammy Sosa a at the plate doing the hitting. The high overall team ERA could be an concern, but this team just needs another chance. Pitching matchups Game 1: Mark Prior (18-6, 2.43ERA) vs Jack Chesbro (28-6, 2.17) Game 2: Kerry Wood (14-11, 3.20) vs Deacon Phillipe (20-9, 2.09) Game 3: Carlos Zambrano (13-11, 3.11) vs Jesse Tannehill (20-6, 1.95)