Introducing the Chicago Orphans....
Owner: Gilberto Odilo
Manager: Tom Loftus
Ball Park: West Side Park
Team Payroll: 29,660
City Population: 1,698,575
Starting Lineup
C - Jimmy Ripple (29)
1B - George Gore (27)
2B - Fernando Vina (32)
SS - Alex Rodriguez (33)
3B - Jordy Mercer (27)
LF - Rick Leach (30)
CF - Rick Miller (23)
RF - RIck Monday (36)
ACE - Jose Rijo (24)
Face Of The Team
Jose Rijo - SP
Rijo has alot of character for 24 years old and in his own mind thinks he as is good as anyone. His stuff can be lights out for hitters if his control is on and if his nerves are calm. Most would say he is the leader of the team already and holds the fortunes for the Orphans. On stuff alone, Jose Rijo is worth keeping an eye on.
Final Analysis
Some age in the lineup between Rick Monday and Alex Rodriguez who are expected to perform. Some are already feeling that ARod has built bad relationships on the team from day one. Rijo will be dynamic, but a whole lot will have to go right if this team has an outside shot at a pennant run.