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reds1 · 02-23-2016, 12:30 PM

October 5, 1942

Opening Day Forecasts

Opening Day has finally arrived on the Island and that means it’s time to check out the results of the “Coconut Leagues”. First up, the Eastern League results and predicted standings:

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That the Embro Suns finished on top again this year is no surprise, but their dominance over the other Eastern League teams was impressive. Brunswick and Wellington finished a distance second with rest of the league not far behind them.

In the predicted standings, however, the defending United Cup champions are projected to finish in first place comfortably with 98 wins, six games up on the Suns. It’s interesting to see that the East may be turning into a two-team race between Embro and Brunswick, the same way the Western League has been that last few seasons with the Kingston Pelicans and Cambria Cannons.

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Although familiar faces occupy first and second place in the Coconut Leagues standings, it was not a runaway. The Balmoral Giants and Pulberry Trolleys were right there with Kingston and Cambria when exhibition season was over. Balmoral is no surprise, as they appear poised to challenge for a playoff spot this year. But it will be interesting to see if Pulberry’s performance was just an aberration of ‘spring’ training, or if they are serious in crashing the first division this season.

The projected standings for the West suggest that not only parity, but even mediocrity will be a dominant feature this season. The Pelicans are predicted to win top spot with just 86 wins, good enough to finish 9 games ahead of Balmoral, who finish just ahead of the Fort Richmond Generals and Pulberry Trolleys with a .500 record.

Let’s hope there’s more ‘fire in the belly’ from the Western League teams to finish with stronger records.

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To round out the snapshot of the United Leagues, here are the top players and pitchers and top prospects as updated on Opening Day.

Despite the troubles of the world threatening from all sides, it’s time to offer a respite to all those serving overseas. Play ball!

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02-23-2016, 12:30 PM	#222
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,899	October 5, 1942 Opening Day Forecasts Opening Day has finally arrived on the Island and that means it’s time to check out the results of the “Coconut Leagues”. First up, the Eastern League results and predicted standings: --------- That the Embro Suns finished on top again this year is no surprise, but their dominance over the other Eastern League teams was impressive. Brunswick and Wellington finished a distance second with rest of the league not far behind them. In the predicted standings, however, the defending United Cup champions are projected to finish in first place comfortably with 98 wins, six games up on the Suns. It’s interesting to see that the East may be turning into a two-team race between Embro and Brunswick, the same way the Western League has been that last few seasons with the Kingston Pelicans and Cambria Cannons. --------- --------- Although familiar faces occupy first and second place in the Coconut Leagues standings, it was not a runaway. The Balmoral Giants and Pulberry Trolleys were right there with Kingston and Cambria when exhibition season was over. Balmoral is no surprise, as they appear poised to challenge for a playoff spot this year. But it will be interesting to see if Pulberry’s performance was just an aberration of ‘spring’ training, or if they are serious in crashing the first division this season. The projected standings for the West suggest that not only parity, but even mediocrity will be a dominant feature this season. The Pelicans are predicted to win top spot with just 86 wins, good enough to finish 9 games ahead of Balmoral, who finish just ahead of the Fort Richmond Generals and Pulberry Trolleys with a .500 record. Let’s hope there’s more ‘fire in the belly’ from the Western League teams to finish with stronger records. --------- To round out the snapshot of the United Leagues, here are the top players and pitchers and top prospects as updated on Opening Day. Despite the troubles of the world threatening from all sides, it’s time to offer a respite to all those serving overseas. Play ball! --------- __________________ United Leagues of Braeland Last edited by reds1; 07-04-2017 at 10:02 PM.