As always,
HERE is our team page for those inclined to fully immerse. For the rest, a summary.
Catchers- C Roger Bresnahan
- Art Hoelskoetter (R) – was fantastic as Roger’s backup last year and looking for more of the same.
Infielders- 1B Del Howard (L)
- 2B Danny Murphy (R)
- 3B Tommy Leach (R)
- SS Honus Wagner (R)
- Harry Steinfeldt (R) – will play 2B v LHP, with Danny at RF
- Buck Herzog (R) also LF on occasion
- Charlie Dexter (R)
Outfielders- LF Zaza Harvey (L)
- CF Matty McIntyre (L)
- RF Pop Foster (R)
- Rip Cannell (L) will play CF v LHP
- Otis Clymer (S)
Rotation- RHP Cy Young
- RHP Jack Chesbro
- RHP Howie Camnitz
- LHP Nick Altrock
Bullpen- RHP Babe Adams
- LHP Nick Maddox
- LHP Tacks Neuer
- RHP Charlie Rhodes
- RHP Biff Schlitzer
Deacon Phillippe, unfortunately, has been bumped onto the Reserve Roster and – injuries / form slumps notwithstanding – seems destined to spend the final three seasons of his contract with us there.
I have some fairly serious concerns about our pitching. Young continues to defy Father Time, but at 41 - for how long? Chesbro, at 33, is no spring chicken either. Maddox just hasn't come on as hoped, although he is young and hopefully this is still on the cards at some stage. Same with Adams. Altrock is injury-prone and Schlitzer, while capable, is likely a mark or two below what we need longer-term. So this is an area I'll be keeping the closest of eyes on and acting quickly and decisively if needs be.