Cobourg, Dunwich
Situated along East Cape, Braeland’s most easterly point, Cobourg is known as ‘Braeland’s First City’, both in terms of it being the first to welcome each new day, but also as the country’s preeminent fishing center, with the productive Wallis Bank fishing ground located just off the coast. Residents are well known for their industriousness, but that doesn’t mean they don’t know how to have a good time.
‘Work hard, play hard’ is an expression that fits Cobourgers to a tee. That includes their new team, the Red Stockings, who will be expected to follow that motto as well.
The Red Stockings will call Radcliffe Field their home, named for Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe, the immensely talented and popular Negro Leagues ballplayer.
1937 Training Camp Record: 10-18, 6th place in EL.
1937-38 Projected Finish: 78-76, 13 GB, 5th place in EL.
Minor League System Ranking: 1st.
What the pundits are saying:
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“The Red Stockings have some nice pieces on their roster, but it may not be enough to make a playoff push this season. They are not far away, however, and enjoy having the top-ranked minor league system in the United Leagues. The Stockings are projected to finish with the 5th best offense in runs scored (758), but last in runs allowed and ERA (752/4.52). That is borne out in that they really have just two decent pitchers on their staff: SP LHP Joel Fearn (73/74), who is projected to have a Top-10 performance (18-14, 3.83) and SP RHP Trevor Penaligan (65/65). But help could be on the way. RHP John Chin (20/62 – 13th overall prospect) would be a welcome addition in the rotation if he continues to develop. Relief pitchers RHP Patrick Tennant (20/79-3rd overall) and RHP Tom Mayor (21/63-14th overall) are also on the way and both have the stamina and pitch repertoire to fit into the rotation if they are able to figure things out in the minors. The Stockings are more rounded out on offense, with 3B Kenneth Logan (73/73), SS Damien Davis (65/72), 2B Wayne Balmer (65/65) and RF Brian Herdman (60/66) leading the way. Versatile IF Matthew Lane (71/71) should also find his way into the lineup sooner rather than later. C Dave Wilson (69/69) will rake at the plate, but could be a defensive liability behind it. The club has C Héctor Miranda (22/79-15th overall) in AA, but he will also need to improve his defensive game before he can be considered an upgrade at the position.”
- Gus Stallings, Cobourg Citizen
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