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luckymann · 09-03-2020, 08:28 PM

LAST YEAR: 73-67 15 GB, 4th / .332 / 4.57

BNN PREDICTION: 73-67 7 GB, 2nd / .263 / 2.95

FARM SYSTEM: 4th

PAYROLL: 1st, $28,187

HIGHEST PAID PLAYER: SP Carl Lundgren, $2,600

CASH BALANCE: $169,629

I’ll cover the Cubs (nee Orphans) in due course, but the general consensus – one with which I tend to agree – is that they won’t get the cushy ride to the title they enjoyed in 1902. Not a wholesale collapse by any means, but rather a gentle coming back to the pack. One of the main beneficiaries of this should be the Beaneaters. With injuries being such a huge factor in this era, roster depth is key, and while they don’t have any true out-and-out superstars, the Beaneaters have one of the deepest rosters in the league. This should keep them in good stead.

The closest they have to said superstar is 1B Leon Durham, and he’ll be looked upon to lead their offence again as he did so well last season (NL-best SLG of .539 and SB with 61). Left fielder Gates Brown also had a banner 1902 and will be another key to keeping the scoreboard ticking over hitting in the number 2 slot. Warren Cromartie is the wild card here. If he can come on this season the Beaneaters’ chances improve markedly, especially with his excellent gap power and speed to take the extra base with great regularity.

The addition of #3 prospect Andy Coakley to their rotation, however, should be what most excites fans of this franchise. He is a gun and should go close to winning 20 games. The rest of their rotation – Chappie McFarland (22-12 / 4.17 / NL-leading 145 K and 6.0 WAR), Carl Lundgren and Orlando Hernandez – should keep the number of runs they need to score to a minimum. The only slight knock on Coakley is a history of injuries, and the success / failure of the Beaneaters will almost be exclusively reliant on the robust health of their starters. Their farm is ranked 4th, but most of those prospects are in their 25 and pickings behind that are slim to say the least.

If they can keep their best guys on the park, I feel this side is a real chance to see post-season action and, as we all know, from there anything can happen.

PLAYERS TO WATCH: SP Andy Coakley

Opening Day squad.

09-03-2020, 08:28 PM	#187
luckymann Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 13,382	1903 Boston Beaneaters LAST YEAR: 73-67 15 GB, 4th / .332 / 4.57 BNN PREDICTION: 73-67 7 GB, 2nd / .263 / 2.95 FARM SYSTEM: 4th PAYROLL: 1st, $28,187 HIGHEST PAID PLAYER: SP Carl Lundgren, $2,600 CASH BALANCE: $169,629 I’ll cover the Cubs (nee Orphans) in due course, but the general consensus – one with which I tend to agree – is that they won’t get the cushy ride to the title they enjoyed in 1902. Not a wholesale collapse by any means, but rather a gentle coming back to the pack. One of the main beneficiaries of this should be the Beaneaters. With injuries being such a huge factor in this era, roster depth is key, and while they don’t have any true out-and-out superstars, the Beaneaters have one of the deepest rosters in the league. This should keep them in good stead. The closest they have to said superstar is 1B Leon Durham, and he’ll be looked upon to lead their offence again as he did so well last season (NL-best SLG of .539 and SB with 61). Left fielder Gates Brown also had a banner 1902 and will be another key to keeping the scoreboard ticking over hitting in the number 2 slot. Warren Cromartie is the wild card here. If he can come on this season the Beaneaters’ chances improve markedly, especially with his excellent gap power and speed to take the extra base with great regularity. The addition of #3 prospect Andy Coakley to their rotation, however, should be what most excites fans of this franchise. He is a gun and should go close to winning 20 games. The rest of their rotation – Chappie McFarland (22-12 / 4.17 / NL-leading 145 K and 6.0 WAR), Carl Lundgren and Orlando Hernandez – should keep the number of runs they need to score to a minimum. The only slight knock on Coakley is a history of injuries, and the success / failure of the Beaneaters will almost be exclusively reliant on the robust health of their starters. Their farm is ranked 4th, but most of those prospects are in their 25 and pickings behind that are slim to say the least. If they can keep their best guys on the park, I feel this side is a real chance to see post-season action and, as we all know, from there anything can happen. *PLAYERS TO WATCH: SP Andy Coakley* Opening Day squad. Attached Images Last edited by luckymann; 09-05-2020 at 05:15 AM.