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ayaghmour2 · 02-26-2020, 01:59 PM

Rotation

LHP Dick Lyons
Age: 29
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 23rd Overall (1921)
Career Statistics: 36-40, 4.15 ERA (109 ERA+), 1.50 WHIP, 685.1 IP, 197 BB, 212 K
Last Season Statistics: 16-13, 4.06 ERA (115 ERA+), 1.46 WHIP, 257 IP, 78 BB, 77 K

The ace of our staff, Dick Lyons will lead what looks to be a rag tag group of starters. He was dependable last season and other then a spike in home runs he pitched very similar to his previous season.

RHP Max Wilder
Age: 32
Acquired: Via Trade with Cleveland (1929)
Career Statistics: 89-78, 3.71 ERA (117 ERA+), 1.31 WHIP, 1,542 IP, 490 BB, 558 K
Last Season Statistics: 14-14, 3.97 ERA (113 ERA+), 1.31 WHIP, 74 BB, 106 K (With the Foresters)

We lacked a dependable #2 behind Dick Lyons last year, and that's where Wilder will step in. We got him and SS Russ Combs in a six player swap with Cleveland as Wilder will pitch for his fourth team in three seasons. He's a hard thrower who strikes out a lot of batters and stabilizes our rotation.

LHP Ace McSherry
Age: 26
Acquired: Via Rule-5 Draft from Baltimore (1928)
Career Statistics: 3-5, 18 SV, 3.43 ERA (136 ERA+), 1.64 WHIP, 81.1 IP, 39 BB, 43 K
Last Season Statistics: 3-5, 18 SV, 3.43 ERA (136 ERA+), 1.64 WHIP, 81.1 IP, 39 BB, 43 K

It was an excellent rookie season for Rule-5 pick Ace McSherry who lead the league in games pitched with 56 and he saved 18 games for a team that barely won 18 games all season. He was stretched out in the Spring and was excellent in his 4 starts. I probably should've given him a chance to start last season, and his upper 90s fastball should still have excellent life as a starter as opposed to a stopper. If he doesn't handle starting well, I have no issue moving him back to the stopper role

LHP Tommy Russell
Age: 27
Acquired: Via Trade with Washington (1929)
Career Statistics: 45-40, 4.36 ERA (98 ERA+), 1.44 WHIP, 774.1 IP, 79 BB, 64 K
Last Season Statistics: 15-13, 4.56 ERA (99 ERA+), 1.57 WHIP, 248.2 IP, 79 BB, 64 K (With Washington)

No one is claiming Tommy Russell is going to be this excellent impact top of the rotation arm, but there is something to be said about his consistency. He's turned in three nearly identical seasons of average, yet uneventful seasons for Washington and the change of scenery may be good for the former 1st Round selection.

RHP Dick Kadlec
Age: 25
Acquired: Via Trade with Philadelphia (1926)
Career Statistics: 8-14, 5.47 ERA (85 ERA+), 1.75 WHIP, 194 IP, 95 BB, 68 K
Last Season Statistics: 7-12, 5.64 ERA (83 ERA+), 1.75 WHIP, 170.2 IP, 86 BB, 62 K

He spent most of last season in the rotation, but started the year in Milwaukee. This season he'll start the season as the #5 starter and will get at least 4 or 5 starts before I consider making a replacement. I gave up a star pitcher (and probably should have got more) in Bill Dean to get him, but I still believe Kadlec has what it takes to be a dependable big league starter.

Bullpen

RHP Chick Meehan
Age: 32
Acquired: Via Minor League Free Agent (1923)
Career Statistics: 18-24, 26 SV, 4.12 ERA (114 ERA+), 1.50 WHIP, 251.1 IP, 85 BB, 93 K
Last Season Statistics: 1-6, 1 SV, 4.63 ERA (101 ERA+), 1.66 WHIP, 35 IP, 15 BB, 20 K

Meehan split time between AAA and the majors last season, but he'll be stuck on the big league roster all season as he is out of options. He'll step into Ace McSherry's stopper role as well and he looks to be one of the better relievers in the league. The righty generates a lot of ground balls and should do a great job of preventing runs from scoring.

RHP Michael Ivory
Age: 34
Acquired: Via Trade with Toronto (1921)
Career Statistics: 73-78, 13 SV, 4.88 ERA (86 ERA+), 1.68 WHIP, 1,380.2 IP, 46 BB, 66 K
Last Season Statistics: Did not pitch in the majors

He hasn't pitched in the FABL since 1928, but there was a time that Michael Ivory was an inning eater for us and the Wolves, making 20 or more starts from 1920-1925. He gives us length in the bullpen to eat innings, but is likely the first guy to get cut if I need to open up a spot on the staff.

RHP Bill McLean
Age: 26
Acquired: Via Rule-5 Draft from Washington(1929)
Career Statistics: N/A
Last Season Statistics: N/A

Taken first in the Rule-5 Draft this year, our only pick (forgot to copy my list to all rounds) doesn't look to have McSherry's upside, but he will start the season in the pen. He also gives us length, and was excellent in AA Atlanta last season. He was 13-8 with a 3.04 ERA (146 ERA+), 1.37 WHIP, and 66 strikeouts in 186.1 innings. As of now, I think he will spend the whole season with us.

Catchers

C Fred Barrell
Age: 24
Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 3rd Overall (1926)
Career Statistics: .247/.333/.387 (82 OPS+), 335 PA, 6 HR, 48 RBI, 48.1 CS%
Last Season Statistics: .247/.333/.387 (82 OPS+), 335 PA, 6 HR, 48 RBI, 48.1 CS%

It was a little bit of a letdown for Fred Barrell in his rookie season, but he flashed his power potential and excellent arm behind the plate. The starting catching job in Chicago is his as long as he wants it as he looks to develop into one of the premier catchers in the league.

C Slick Hostetter
Age: 30
Acquired: Via Minor League Free Agent (1920)
Career Statistics: .298/.358/.394 (99 OPS+), 1,824 PA, 20 HR, 211 RBI, 44.0 CS%
Last Season Statistics: .250/.338/.450 (97 OPS+), 68 PA, 3 HR, 7 RBI,62.5 CS%

Hostetter looked like a dependable big league starter for a glimpse, but when we couldn't find a trade partner for him, he eventually saw his playing time slip into a reserve role. He likely will only see playing time when Barrell is tired, however, he offers a decent bat and can come off the bench late in games when we need a big hit.

02-26-2020, 01:59 PM	#62
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,012	Opening Day Roster: Pitchers and Catchers Rotation LHP Dick Lyons Age: 29 Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 23rd Overall (1921) Career Statistics: 36-40, 4.15 ERA (109 ERA+), 1.50 WHIP, 685.1 IP, 197 BB, 212 K Last Season Statistics: 16-13, 4.06 ERA (115 ERA+), 1.46 WHIP, 257 IP, 78 BB, 77 K The ace of our staff, Dick Lyons will lead what looks to be a rag tag group of starters. He was dependable last season and other then a spike in home runs he pitched very similar to his previous season. RHP Max Wilder Age: 32 Acquired: Via Trade with Cleveland (1929) Career Statistics: 89-78, 3.71 ERA (117 ERA+), 1.31 WHIP, 1,542 IP, 490 BB, 558 K Last Season Statistics: 14-14, 3.97 ERA (113 ERA+), 1.31 WHIP, 74 BB, 106 K (With the Foresters) We lacked a dependable #2 behind Dick Lyons last year, and that's where Wilder will step in. We got him and SS Russ Combs in a six player swap with Cleveland as Wilder will pitch for his fourth team in three seasons. He's a hard thrower who strikes out a lot of batters and stabilizes our rotation. LHP Ace McSherry Age: 26 Acquired: Via Rule-5 Draft from Baltimore (1928) Career Statistics: 3-5, 18 SV, 3.43 ERA (136 ERA+), 1.64 WHIP, 81.1 IP, 39 BB, 43 K Last Season Statistics: 3-5, 18 SV, 3.43 ERA (136 ERA+), 1.64 WHIP, 81.1 IP, 39 BB, 43 K It was an excellent rookie season for Rule-5 pick Ace McSherry who lead the league in games pitched with 56 and he saved 18 games for a team that barely won 18 games all season. He was stretched out in the Spring and was excellent in his 4 starts. I probably should've given him a chance to start last season, and his upper 90s fastball should still have excellent life as a starter as opposed to a stopper. If he doesn't handle starting well, I have no issue moving him back to the stopper role LHP Tommy Russell Age: 27 Acquired: Via Trade with Washington (1929) Career Statistics: 45-40, 4.36 ERA (98 ERA+), 1.44 WHIP, 774.1 IP, 79 BB, 64 K Last Season Statistics: 15-13, 4.56 ERA (99 ERA+), 1.57 WHIP, 248.2 IP, 79 BB, 64 K (With Washington) No one is claiming Tommy Russell is going to be this excellent impact top of the rotation arm, but there is something to be said about his consistency. He's turned in three nearly identical seasons of average, yet uneventful seasons for Washington and the change of scenery may be good for the former 1st Round selection. RHP Dick Kadlec Age: 25 Acquired: Via Trade with Philadelphia (1926) Career Statistics: 8-14, 5.47 ERA (85 ERA+), 1.75 WHIP, 194 IP, 95 BB, 68 K Last Season Statistics: 7-12, 5.64 ERA (83 ERA+), 1.75 WHIP, 170.2 IP, 86 BB, 62 K He spent most of last season in the rotation, but started the year in Milwaukee. This season he'll start the season as the #5 starter and will get at least 4 or 5 starts before I consider making a replacement. I gave up a star pitcher (and probably should have got more) in Bill Dean to get him, but I still believe Kadlec has what it takes to be a dependable big league starter. Bullpen RHP Chick Meehan Age: 32 Acquired: Via Minor League Free Agent (1923) Career Statistics: 18-24, 26 SV, 4.12 ERA (114 ERA+), 1.50 WHIP, 251.1 IP, 85 BB, 93 K Last Season Statistics: 1-6, 1 SV, 4.63 ERA (101 ERA+), 1.66 WHIP, 35 IP, 15 BB, 20 K Meehan split time between AAA and the majors last season, but he'll be stuck on the big league roster all season as he is out of options. He'll step into Ace McSherry's stopper role as well and he looks to be one of the better relievers in the league. The righty generates a lot of ground balls and should do a great job of preventing runs from scoring. RHP Michael Ivory Age: 34 Acquired: Via Trade with Toronto (1921) Career Statistics: 73-78, 13 SV, 4.88 ERA (86 ERA+), 1.68 WHIP, 1,380.2 IP, 46 BB, 66 K Last Season Statistics: Did not pitch in the majors He hasn't pitched in the FABL since 1928, but there was a time that Michael Ivory was an inning eater for us and the Wolves, making 20 or more starts from 1920-1925. He gives us length in the bullpen to eat innings, but is likely the first guy to get cut if I need to open up a spot on the staff. RHP Bill McLean Age: 26 Acquired: Via Rule-5 Draft from Washington(1929) Career Statistics: N/A Last Season Statistics: N/A Taken first in the Rule-5 Draft this year, our only pick (forgot to copy my list to all rounds) doesn't look to have McSherry's upside, but he will start the season in the pen. He also gives us length, and was excellent in AA Atlanta last season. He was 13-8 with a 3.04 ERA (146 ERA+), 1.37 WHIP, and 66 strikeouts in 186.1 innings. As of now, I think he will spend the whole season with us. Catchers C Fred Barrell Age: 24 Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 3rd Overall (1926) Career Statistics: .247/.333/.387 (82 OPS+), 335 PA, 6 HR, 48 RBI, 48.1 CS% Last Season Statistics: .247/.333/.387 (82 OPS+), 335 PA, 6 HR, 48 RBI, 48.1 CS% It was a little bit of a letdown for Fred Barrell in his rookie season, but he flashed his power potential and excellent arm behind the plate. The starting catching job in Chicago is his as long as he wants it as he looks to develop into one of the premier catchers in the league. C Slick Hostetter Age: 30 Acquired: Via Minor League Free Agent (1920) Career Statistics: .298/.358/.394 (99 OPS+), 1,824 PA, 20 HR, 211 RBI, 44.0 CS% Last Season Statistics: .250/.338/.450 (97 OPS+), 68 PA, 3 HR, 7 RBI,62.5 CS% Hostetter looked like a dependable big league starter for a glimpse, but when we couldn't find a trade partner for him, he eventually saw his playing time slip into a reserve role. He likely will only see playing time when Barrell is tired, however, he offers a decent bat and can come off the bench late in games when we need a big hit.