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Baseball Review
American League 1902 Season Preview
Baltimore Orioles
Last season: 66-74
Manager: John McGraw
Ball Park: Oriole Park
Projected: 68-72
Lineup
C - Doc Kennedy
1B - Vic Power
2B - Joel Youngblood
3B - Jimmy Outlaw
SS - John McGraw
LF - Ted Williams
CF - Chad Curtis
RF - Buzz Boyle
SP - Cory Kluber
The Orioles will try to get the most of their stars in Ted Williams and Croy Kluber to improve their record. Still some are starting to talk that the team may be on the move after this season.
Boston Americans
Last season: 78-62
Manager: Jimmy Collins
Ball Park: Huntington Avenue Grounds
Projected: 76-64
Lineup
C - John Henry
1B - Moose McCormick
2B - Dummy Hoy
3B - Eric Hinske
SS - Charles Moran
LF - Bob Jones
CF - Joe Keough
RF - Bryce Harper
SP- Deacon Phillipe
The World Series was bitter, but the Americans are hoping to repeat as the best team in the AL and have the talent to do so. The team is young and exciting and Bryce Harper has a chance to make a run at the MVP.
Cleveland Bronchos
Last season: 67-73
Manager: Jimmy Mcaleer
Ball Park: League Park
Projection: 74-66
Lineup
C - Jack Slattery
1B - Jim Fregosi
2B - Billy Martin
3B - Terry Moore
SS - Buster Hoover
LF - Ray Barker
CF - Woodie Held
RF - Bobby Murcer
SP- Peek A Boo Veach
Peek A Boo Veach is the new talent for the team with the new name. Veach will hope a renegerized Cleyton Kershaw could allow Cleveland to be among the best staffs in the league. Bobby Murcer is the best bat on this team and a great leader off the field.
Detroit Tigers
Last season: 75-65
Manager: George Stallings
Ball Park: Bennett Park
Projection: 81-59
Lineup
C - Johnny Bassler
1B - Don Mattingly
2B - Juan Samuel
3B - Alex Rodriguez
SS - John Atz
LF - Matt Mieske
CF - Eli Marrero
RF - John Mabry
SP- Bill Sweeney
The Tigers are the favorites to take the pennant again this season. The addition of Alex Rodriguez from Chicago comes with much intrigue as this team looks to win now. Bill Sweeney is still a dominant ace, but can the Tigers win when he isnt on the hill?
Philadelphia Athletics
Last Season: 72-68
Manager: Connie Mack
Ball Park: Colombia Park
Projection: 77-63
Lineup
C - Tom Daly
1B - Sam Chapman
2B - Garry Jestadt
3B - Dick Allen
SS - Rico Petrocelli
LF - Wilton Guerrero
CF - Cesar Cedeno
RF - Hank Sauer
SP- Pete Dowling
Some bad vibes have been coming out of this clubhouse and the motivation of Dick Allen is in question. Still most feel the talent is there as cesar Cedeno and Hank Sauer make up a good outfield. The A's pitching needs to perform for a pennant to be in realistic reach.
Chicago White Sox
Last Season: 59-81
Manager: Clark Griffith
Ball Park: South Side Park
Projection: 62-78
Lineup
C - Jack O;Connor
1B - High Pockets Kelly
2B - Snuffy Sternweiss
3B - Owen Friend
SS - Tex Mcdonald
LF - Justin Ruggiano
CF - Bob Zupcic
RF - Felix Jose
SP- Jose Rijo
Many feel some inprovement should be coming for Clark Griffith and his team. High pockets Kelly and Tex Mcdonald should have decent seasons and Jose Rijo still has good stuff. The chicago market is still wide open for this team, but improvement is needed now.
St. Louis Browns
Last season: 73-67
Manager: Hugh Duffy
Ball Park: Sportsmans Park
Projection: 58-82
Lineup
C - Frankie Hayes
1B - Ferris Fain
2B - Ted Sizemore
3B - Don Hoak
SS - Johnny Pesky
LF - Mitch Webster
CF - Willy Mo Pena
RF - Jim Eisenreich
SP- Alex Jones
Not the best of projections for the Browns who come into a new city and try and find their footing. Don Hoak is the most interesting addition as he left the Cardinals to come and play with the Browns. The team still has confidence in Alex Jones and Greg Hibbard at 23 will be a big part of the rotation.
Washington Senators
Last season: 70-70
Manager: Jim Manning
Ball Park: American League Park
Projection: 65-75
Lineup
C - Dave Duncan
1B - Richie Sexson
2B - Ray Morgan
3B - Tom OMalley
SS - Jack Hannifin
LF - Moises Sierra
CF - Mike Lum
RF - Jack Smith
SP- Smoky Joe Wood
Just when Joe Wood returns news comes that Bob Ojeda will miss all the 1902 season with injury. The Senators faded late last season and its lack of depth came to the surface. Dave Duncan and Richie Sexson are still great run producers, but the excitement of last summer may soon be a faded memory.
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