Announcing the Monsters pitching staff for my 21 game tournament between the Terribles and the Monsters…
| 1905 Christy Mathewson | A&B(Y)(Z) |
| 1908 Ed Walsh | A&B(Y)(Z) |
| 1912 Joe Wood | A&B(X)(Z) |
| 1913 Walter Johnson | A&B(Y)(Z) |
| 1931 Lefty Grove | A&C(Y)(Z) |
| 1968 Bob Gibson | A&B(X) |
| 1971 Ferguson Jenkins | A(X)(ZZ) |
| 1974 Ken Holtzman | B(Z) |
| 1985 Dwight Gooden | A&C(XY)(Z) |
| 1989 Alejandro Pena | A*(X)(Z) |
| 1990 Dennis Eckersley | A&B*(K)(ZZ) |
All are very deserving. They all were selected as Monster Cards of the Week (click on each name to see their article). Since I have more starters than relievers, a few will be relegated to bullpen duty. Admittedly, 1974 Ken Holtzman is a sentimental pick. He’s a former Cub and University of Illinois alum. Besides, he has the hitting card to back it up.
It will be tough to hit against these hurlers especially with the Monster teammates giving them ample offensive support. Who’s my opening day starter? Right now, I’m leaning towards 1905 Christy Mathewson, 1913 Walter Johnson or 1903 Ed Walsh.
One poll left and I’m ready to roll.
It might be a 21 game sweep.
yeah and the run differential might break your calculator!! the interesting part will be in seeing what players from the ‘haves’ under achieve and vice-versa.
much thanks for that holtzman card. i love the old a’s fan and am hoping to soon start a mini ’74 season. if we get to the w/s i might hafta use that for the series lol.