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Start of Spring Training
Spring Training kicks off tomorrow as the Cougars clubhouse filled up for the first time since last season. The non roster-invitees flooded in as each tries to make the most of their long shot roster chances. I'll detail each position group individually and highlight any potential roster battles. Projected locks for the opening day roster will be bolded (but they may end up at a different position or on the bench).
Rotation Candidates
Dick Lyons
Max Wilder
Tommy Russell
Cotton Taylor
Ace McSherry
Dick Kadlec
Gus Cain
Milt Nelson
Bullpen
Ace McSherry
Tommy Russell
Chick Meehan
Gus Cain
Ray Powell
Bill McClean
Claude Purvis
Michael Ivory
Ed Woodward
Likely to begin in minors
Fred Carter
Lou Gaffin
Bill Kline
Mike Murhpy
Ed Stevens
Mickey Williams
George Perkins
Pete Walker
Elmer Wood
Potential Position Player Starters
C Fred Barrell
1B Bill Ashbaugh
2B Harry Simmons
2B Mack Deal
3B John Kincaid
SS Russ Combs
LF John Dibblee
LF George Jordan
CF George Jordan
CF Bob McCarty
RF Vince York
RF Art Panko
Bench Options
C Slick Hostetter
1B Bill Miller
3B Mack Deal
3B Harry Simmons
2B John Mallory
SS Slim Bloom
SS Charlie Gamble
SS George Sanders
SS Tom Rogers
LF Dick Fessell
CF George Jordan
CF Bob McCarty
CF Joe Davis
CF Mike Smith
RF Johnny Johnson
RF Art Panko
Likely to begin season in minors
C William Dudley
C Jim Kyle
C Jim Stevens
C Herman Racheford
SS Clyde Hinzman
LF Earl Johnson
LF Bud Rogers
RF Art Fitts
RF Ed Rhoden
RF Ray Ross
The biggest battles of the spring will be for starting second basemen between second year big leaguers Harry Simmons and Mack Deal as well as the free for all for the final three rotation spots. I'm hoping we can avoid injuries and that Bill Ashbaugh's transition to first goes smoothly.
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