{"id":932,"date":"2009-01-22T23:37:21","date_gmt":"2009-01-23T06:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seamheads.com\/blog\/2009\/01\/22\/seamheads-historical-league-preview-part-4-of-7-american-midwest-division\/"},"modified":"2009-01-23T02:13:20","modified_gmt":"2009-01-23T09:13:20","slug":"seamheads-historical-league-preview-part-4-of-7-american-midwest-division","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seamheads.com\/blog\/2009\/01\/22\/seamheads-historical-league-preview-part-4-of-7-american-midwest-division\/","title":{"rendered":"Seamheads Historical League Preview &#8211; Part 4 of 7 &#8211; American Midwest Division"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday, we introduced the most stacked division and today we introduce\u00c2\u00a0another loaded division\u00c2\u00a0with the introduction of the American Midwest.\u00c2\u00a0 Like yesterday&#8217;s four teams, these four made their debut in 1901 in the American League.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The only team of the four to start their franchise in a\u00c2\u00a0different city,\u00c2\u00a0the <strong>Baltimore Orioles<\/strong> (initially the\u00c2\u00a0Milwaukee Brewers in 1901 then\u00c2\u00a0the St.\u00c2\u00a0Louis Browns from 1902 to 1953 before moving to Baltimore as the Orioles in 1954)\u00c2\u00a0are joined by the <strong>Chicago White Sox<\/strong>(always the Chicago White Sox), the <strong>Cleveland Indians<\/strong>(originally known as the Cleveland Blues in 1901, the Bronchos in 1902, the Naps from 1903 to 1914 and finally the Indians from 1915 on) and the <strong>Detroit Tigers<\/strong> (always the Tigers).<strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BALTIMORE ORIOLES (1901-2008, 3 World Championships, 7 Pennants, 11 Playoff Appearances)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GENERAL MANAGER: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.royfirestone.com\/\">Roy Firestone<\/a>, Entertainer\/Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>40-Man Roster<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Catchers (4): Andy Etchebarren, Elrod Hendricks, Chris Hoiles, Gus Triandos<\/p>\n<p>Infielders (16): Roberto Alomar, Luis Aparicio, Mark Belanger, Mike Bordick, Rich Dauer, Doug DeCinces, Jim Gentile, Bobby Grich, Davey Johnson, Melvin Mora, Eddie Murray, Rafael Palmeiro, Boog Powell, Cal Ripken Jr., Brian Roberts, Brooks Robinson<\/p>\n<p>Outfielders (6): Don Baylor, Paul Blair, Al Bumbry, Frank Robinson, Ken Singleton, Nick Markakis<\/p>\n<p>Pitchers (14): Mike Cuellar, Mike Flanagan, Dick Hall, Dennis Martinez, Tippy Martinez, Scott McGregor, Dave McNally, Stu Miller, Mike Mussina, Randy Myers, Jim Palmer, Milt Pappas, Robin Roberts, Hoyt Wilhelm<\/p>\n<p><strong>MY LINEUPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>vs. LHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Roberto Alomar (2B)<br \/>\n2.\u00c2\u00a0Ken Singleton\u00c2\u00a0(RF)<br \/>\n3. Frank Robinson (LF)<br \/>\n4. Eddie Murray (1B)<br \/>\n5. Cal Ripken Jr. (SS)<br \/>\n6. Brooks Robinson (3B)<br \/>\n7. Paul Blair (CF)<br \/>\n8. Chris Hoiles (C)<\/p>\n<p><strong>vs. RHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. R.Alomar (2B)<br \/>\n2. Nick Markakis (RF)<br \/>\n3. F.Robinson (LF)<br \/>\n4. Boog Powell (1B)<br \/>\n5. Ripken (SS)<br \/>\n6. B.Robinson (3B)<br \/>\n7. Al Bumbry (CF)<br \/>\n8. Hoiles (C)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bench: <\/strong>Murray\/Powell, Blair\/Bumbry, Singleton\/Markakis, Gus Triandos, Bobby Grich, Melvin Mora, Luis Aparicio<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotation<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Jim Palmer<br \/>\n2. Robin Roberts<br \/>\n3. Mike Mussina<br \/>\n4. Mike Flanagan<br \/>\n5. Milt Pappas<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bullpen<br \/>\n<\/strong>Randy Myers<br \/>\nTippy Martinez<br \/>\nHoyt Wilhelm<br \/>\nDick Hall<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closer<br \/>\n<\/strong>Stu Miller<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Farm: <\/strong>Elrod Hendricks, Andy Etchebarren, Rafael Palmeiro, Jim Gentile, Rich Dauer, Davey Johnson, Doug DeCinces, Don Baylor, Mike Bordick, Dennis Martinez, Scott McGregor, Mike Cuellar, Dave McNally<\/p>\n<p><strong>Five Questions&#8230;<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does the Orioles lack of any player from their time in St. Louis make this roster the most controversial of the league?<\/li>\n<li>Do the simulated Baltimore fans shout &#8220;OH!&#8221; during the National Anthem?<\/li>\n<li>Is anyone besides me disappointed that the man withthe greatest name in baseball &#8212; Urban Shocker &#8212; couldn&#8217;t find a spot on the Orioles or the Yankees?<\/li>\n<li>Am I the only one who would have snuck Reggie Jackson and his one season in Baltimore on the roster?<\/li>\n<li>Does a roster consisting of exclusively All-Time Great Orioles mean an extra helping of &#8220;Orioles Magic&#8221;?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CHICAGO WHITE SOX (1901-2008, 3 World Championships, 6 Pennants, 9 Playoff Appearances)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GENERAL MANAGER: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nypost.com\/sports\/columnists\/vaccaro.htm\">Mike Vaccaro<\/a>, <em>New York Post<\/em> Writer\/Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>40-Man Roster<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Catchers (3): Carlton Fisk, Sherm Lollar, Ray Schalk<\/p>\n<p>Infielders (11): Dick Allen, Luis Aparicio, Luke Appling, Eddie Collins, Nellie Fox, Bill Melton, Frank Thomas, Buck Weaver, Robin Ventura, Paul Konerko, Joe Crede<\/p>\n<p>Outfielders (12): Tommie Agee, Harold Baines, Jermaine Dye, Oscar Gamble, Joe Jackson, Ron Kittle, Carlos Lee, Greg Luzinski, Carlos May, Minnie Minoso, Magglio Ordonez, Aaron Rowand<\/p>\n<p>Pitchers (14): Mark Buehrle, Ed Ciccote, Red Faber, Alex Fernandez, LaMarr Hoyt, Ted Lyons, Jack McDowell, Gary Peters, Billy Pierce, Bobby Thigpen, Ed Walsh, Hoyt Wilhelm, Wilbur Wood, Early Wynn<\/p>\n<p><strong>MY LINEUPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>vs. LHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Joe Jackson (LF)<br \/>\n2. Eddie Collins (2B)<br \/>\n3. Oscar Gamble (RF)<br \/>\n4. Dick Allen (1B)<br \/>\n5. Luke Appling (SS)<br \/>\n6. Joe Crede (3B)<br \/>\n7. Tommie Agee (CF)<br \/>\n8. Carlton Fisk (C)<\/p>\n<p><strong>vs. RHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. J.Jackson (LF)<br \/>\n2. E.Collins (2B)<br \/>\n3. Gamble (RF)<br \/>\n4. D.Allen (1B)<br \/>\n5. Appling (SS)<br \/>\n6. Robin Ventura (3B)<br \/>\n7. Agee (CF)<br \/>\n8. Fisk (C)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bench: <\/strong>Ventura\/Crede, Ray Schalk, Frank Thomas, Nellie Fox, Luis Aparicio, Minnie Minoso, Harold Baines<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotation<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Ed Walsh<br \/>\n2. Early Wynn<br \/>\n3. Ed Ciccote<br \/>\n4. Gary Peters<br \/>\n5. Mark Buehrle<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bullpen<br \/>\n<\/strong>Billy Pierce<br \/>\nWilbur Wood<br \/>\nRed Faber<br \/>\nBobby Thigpen<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closer<br \/>\n<\/strong>Hoyt Wilhelm<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Farm: <\/strong>Sherm Lollar, Paul Konerko, Bill Melton, Buck Weaver, Greg Luzinski, Carlos May, Ron Kittle, Magglio Ordonez, Jermaine Dye, Aaron Rowand, Carlos Lee, Ted Lyons, Jack McDowell, LaMarr Hoyt, Alex Fernandez<\/p>\n<p><strong>Five Questions&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does Frank Thomas get the edge at first because of his length of service in Chicago or are Dick Allen&#8217;s three great years in Chicago just too much to overlook?<\/li>\n<li>Is this team overloaded with starting pitching and lacking in the relief department (Jerry Staley comes to mind)?<\/li>\n<li>Will a simulated Robin Ventura think twice about charging Nolan Ryan?<\/li>\n<li>And what about the members of the Black Sox&#8230; would they repeat history, too?<\/li>\n<li>And what about the promotions department&#8230; would they repeat history and try Disco Demolition Night again?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CLEVELAND INDIANS (1901-2008, 2 World Championships, 5 Pennants, 10 Playoff Appearances)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GENERAL MANAGER: <a href=\"http:\/\/joeposnanski.com\/JoeBlog\/\">Joe Posnanski<\/a>, <em>Kansas City Star <\/em>Writer\/Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>40-Man Roster<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Catchers (3): Sandy Alomar, Jim Hegan, Johnny Romano<\/p>\n<p>Infielders (11): Roberto Alomar, Buddy Bell, Lou Boudreau, Ray Chapman, Duane Kuiper, Nap Lajoie, Al Rosen, Joe Sewell, Jim Thome, Hal Trosky, Omar Vizquel<\/p>\n<p>Outfielders (8): Earl Averill, Albert Belle, Rocky Colavito, Larry Doby, Joe Jackson, Manny Ramirez, Grady Sizemore, Tris Speaker<\/p>\n<p>Pitchers (18): Bert Blyleven, Bartolo Colon, Stan Coveleski, Bob Feller, Wes Ferrell, Mike Garcia, Mel Harder, Doug Jones, Addie Joss, Bob Lemon, Sam McDowell, Don Mossi, Gaylord Perry, CC Sabathia, Herb Score, Greg Swindell, Luis Tiant, Early Wynn<\/p>\n<p><strong>MY LINEUPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>vs. LHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Joe Jackson (RF)<br \/>\n2. Tris Speaker (CF)<br \/>\n3. Nap Lajoie (2B)<br \/>\n4. Albert Belle (LF)<br \/>\n5. Hal Trosky (1B)<br \/>\n6. Al Rosen (3B)<br \/>\n7.\u00c2\u00a0Lou Boudreau\u00c2\u00a0(SS)<br \/>\n8. Sandy Alomar (C)<\/p>\n<p><strong>vs. RHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. J.Jackson (RF)<br \/>\n2. Speaker (CF)<br \/>\n3. Lajoie (2B)<br \/>\n4. Belle (LF)<br \/>\n5. Trosky (1B)<br \/>\n6. Jim Thome (3B)<br \/>\n7. Joe Sewell (SS)<br \/>\n8. S.Alomar (C)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bench: <\/strong>Boudreau\/Sewell, Rosen\/Thome, Johnny Romano, Ray Chapman, Duane Kuiper, Manny Ramirez, Earl Averill<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotation<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Addie Joss<br \/>\n2. Sam McDowell<br \/>\n3. Bob Feller<br \/>\n4. CC Sabathia<br \/>\n5. Gaylord Perry<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bullpen<br \/>\n<\/strong>Greg Swindell<br \/>\nHerb Score<br \/>\nDoug Jones<br \/>\nBob Lemon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closer<br \/>\n<\/strong>Don Mossi<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Farm: <\/strong>Jim Hegan, Buddy Bell, Rocky Colavito, Larry Doby, Grady Sizemore, Omar Vizquel, Luis Tiant, Early Wynn, Bartolo Colon, Stan Coveleski, Wes Ferrell, Mike Garcia, Mel Harder<\/p>\n<p><strong>Five Questions&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Could Joe Jackson, Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie finish 1-2-3 in the race for the batting title?<\/li>\n<li>How many RBI opportunities does that create for the cleanup hitter if they bat 1-2-3 in the order?<\/li>\n<li>Like the White Sox, does this team have too much starting pitching?<\/li>\n<li>How much playing time does Manny Ramirez get?<\/li>\n<li>Is it too much of a defensive sacrifice to work Jim Thome into the lineup at third base?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DETROIT TIGERS (1901-2008, 4 World Championships, 10 Pennants, 12 Playoff Appearances)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GENERAL MANAGER: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.savetigerstadium.org\/index.htm\">Rod Nelson<\/a>, Editor\/Project Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>40-Man Roster<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Catchers (3): Bill Freehan, Ivan Rodriguez, Mickey Tettleton<\/p>\n<p>Infielders (12): Norm Cash, Cecil Fielder, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, Carlos Guillen, George Kell, Dick McAuliffe, Tony Phillips, Billy Rogell, Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker, Rudy York<\/p>\n<p>Outfielders (10): Ty Cobb, Rocky Colavito, Sam Crawford, Kirk Gibson, Harry Heilmann, Willie Horton, Al Kaline, Harvey Kuenn, Magglio Ordonez, Bobby Veach<\/p>\n<p>Pitchers (15): Tommy Bridges, Jim Bunning, Harry Coveleski, Mark Fidrych, Willie Hernandez, John Hiller, Ed Killian, Firpo Marberry, Jack Morris, Hal Newhouser, Dick Radatz, Schoolbowe Rowe, Dizzy Trout, Virgil Trucks, Joel Zumaya<\/p>\n<p><strong>MY LINEUPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>vs. LHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Ty Cobb (CF)<br \/>\n2. Lou Whitaker (2B)<br \/>\n3. Sam Crawford (RF)<br \/>\n4. Hank Greenberg (1B)<br \/>\n5. Bobby Veach (LF)<br \/>\n6. Charlie Gehringer (3B)<br \/>\n7. Bill Freehan (C)<br \/>\n8. Alan Trammell (SS)<\/p>\n<p><strong>vs. RHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Cobb (CF)<br \/>\n2. Carlos Guillen (SS)<br \/>\n3. Crawford (RF)<br \/>\n4. Greenberg (1B)<br \/>\n5. Veach (LF)<br \/>\n6. Gehringer (3B)<br \/>\n7. Freehan (C)<br \/>\n8. Whitaker (2B)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bench: <\/strong>Trammell\/C.Guillen, Ivan Rodriguez, Norm Cash, Dick McAuliffe, Tony Phillips, Al Kaline, Harry Heilmann<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotation<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Jim Bunning<br \/>\n2. Hal Newhouser<br \/>\n3. Dizzy Trout<br \/>\n4. Virgil Trucks<br \/>\n5. Tommy Bridges<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bullpen<br \/>\n<\/strong>Jim Hiller<br \/>\nHarry Coveleski<br \/>\nJack Morris<br \/>\nJoel Zumaya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closer<br \/>\n<\/strong>Willie Hernandez<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Farm: <\/strong>Mickey Tettleton, Cecil Fielder, Rudy York, George Kell, Willie Horton, Kirk Gibson, Harvey Kuenn, Magglio Ordonez, Billy Rogell, Rocky Colavito, Ed Killian, Mark Fidrych, Firpo Marberry, Dick Radatz, Schoolboy Rowe<\/p>\n<p><strong>Five Questions&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If I were a beat writer for the Tigers and picked Joe Jackson to win the batting title over Ty Cobb, do you think Cobb would talk to me at all that season?<\/li>\n<li>Where is Denny McLain?<\/li>\n<li>How often does Harry Heilmann move into the lineup at first or in the outfield?<\/li>\n<li>Does Cecil Fielder&#8217;s big bat belong somewhere on the 25-man roster?<\/li>\n<li>Would you be tempted to put Mark Fidrych and his antics into at least the bullpen?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that the second American Division has been previewed, here&#8217;s the prediction:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. Indians<br \/>\n2. Tigers<br \/>\n3. White Sox<br \/>\n4. Orioles<\/p>\n<p>American Midwest MVP &#8211; Joe Jackson, Indians<br \/>\nAmerican Midwest Cy Young &#8211; Addie Joss, Indians<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday, we introduced the most stacked division and today we introduce\u00c2\u00a0another loaded division\u00c2\u00a0with the introduction of the American Midwest.\u00c2\u00a0 Like yesterday&#8217;s four teams, these four made their debut in 1901 in the American League.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-932","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 5.0.3 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Yesterday, we introduced the most stacked division and today we introduce\u00c2 another loaded division\u00c2 with the introduction of the American Midwest.\u00c2 Like yesterday&#039;s four teams, these four made their debut in 1901 in the American League. 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