Our team page can be accessed
HERE, but here’s the annual summary.
A “threepeat” is exponentially harder than going back-to-back, and with no offseason moves aside from the addition of Marcell, we are relying on continued improvement from our existing group. No doubt Baker is a trade option if Oliver looks ready, we simply don’t need two 3B who can’t play elsewhere. And if the Cards and Giants do as expected, there’ll be no room for passengers on this bus.
That notwithstanding, here’s how we’ll lineup as at OD:
Catchers- C Ted Easterly (L)
- Bob O’Farrell (R)
- Frank Gibson (S) – only keeps his spot because he can play 1B. Should the aforementioned trade eventuate, it may well be for a backup cornerman, which will put his spot in jeopardy.
Infielders- 1B Oscar Charleston (L)
- 2B Heinie Groh (R)
- 3B Frank Baker (L)
- SS Dick Lundy (S)
- Oliver Marcell (R) will play 3B v LHP
- Bob Fisher (R)
- John Henry Lloyd (L)
Outfielders- LF Elmer Smith (L)
- CF Max Carey (S)
- RF Ty Cobb (L)
- Carson Bigbee (L)
- Zaza Harvey (L)
Schultz was fantastic for us last year, but just hasn’t come on and has been put on the RR. We are too LHB-strong here and weak defensively. Another trade option beckons, although we don't have much leeway with both Bigbee and Carey being Legacies and Harvey, at 39, unlikely to garner any interest.
Rotation- RHP Walter Johnson
- RHP Andrew Foster
- LHP Wilbur Cooper
- RHP Al Mamaux
Looking for a better year from Foster.
Bullpen- RHP Louis Drucke
- RHP Carl Mays
- LHP Dutch Reuther
- LHP Lefty Williams
A few in reserve and Reuther will get first chance in the rotation should the need arise.