Happy Friday, everyone.
The
New York Kings and
Providence Angels are still available. We are just passed the halfway mark of 1906. So, plenty of time to evaluate your potential roster in advance of the off-season.
Despite their current record, the Kings are well-positioned for the future with SP
Eduardo Chell and two-way player
Palmer Florey (who could dominate as a CF and SP). The Kings recently selected C
Robert Thompson, a bat-first catcher with a heck of a bat, in the first round of the 1906 draft. They also should be set defensively at SS (
Godfrey Barney) and CF (
Isaiah Godbolt) for the foreseeable future. So, this team is positioned for a quick turnaround and ready to compete.
Providence has a bludgeoning offense, but a pitching staff that could use some work. They have former MVP SS
Loyal Wright (probably ready for a move off the position, but still with a stellar bat), 2B
Franz Slaughter, and corner outfielders
Rufus Burnell and
Madison Allighan. On the farm, Cornelius Cook is ready to supplement the big bats at the major league level. The Angels also recently selected a bat-first catcher in the amateur draft, C
Robert Kimball. This team needs some work on the mound, but already boasts one of the most dangerous lineups in the LBL.