A real fillip for the group when Deacon is indeed ready for Opening Day. In an effort to not overtax him, I have slotted him down the rotation for now. That may change later.
As always,
HERE is our team page for those inclined to fully immerse. For the rest, a summary.
Catchers- C Roger Bresnahan – certainly had an impact after joining us last season (290 / 367 / 418 with 5.0 WAR in 112 games) and I’m really looking forward to seeing what he can do for us over a full campaign.
- Charlie Dexter (R) – will once again be our C / IF utility backup, although with more of an emphasis on backup backstop duties.
Infielders- 1B Charlie Hickman (R)
- 2B Harry Steinfeldt (R)
- 3B Tommy Leach (R)
- SS Honus Wagner (R)
- Danny Murphy (R)
- Rabbit Robinson (R) also OF
- Art Hoelskoetter (R)
Outfielders- LF Matty McIntyre (L)
- CF Billy Maloney (L)
- RF Pop Foster (R)
- Rip Cannell (L)
- Otis Clymer (S)
Rotation- RHP Jack Chesbro
- RHP Cy Young
- RHP Deacon Phillippe
- LHP Nick Altrock
Obviously our main area of concern. Nick is the youngest of the group at 29, and Deacon is very much a wildcard.
Bullpen- LHP Ed Barry
- RHP Howie Camnitz
- RHP Lou Fiene
- RHP Charlie Rhodes
- LHP John Skopec
I am carrying five relievers and keeping Deacon on a tight leash, so these guys will have a lot more responsibility thrust upon them than previously.