Inside look at Hartford Whalers: TAKEN
After winning the AL North for the second time in franchise history, Hartford went 13 games in the wrong direction but still finished a single game out from repeating as division champs. This speaks to how most of the division is in a similar position (top 3 teams all finished with 77 or 78 wins). In the AL, Hartford finished 5th in runs scored (3rd in HRs, 2nd in 2Bs, 4th in SLG and OPS). However, pitching and fielding has proven to be a weakness as they finished in the bottom half of runs allowed. Hartford led the AL with 137 errors. With some of the best young pitchers in the league (Maybin, Easley, Franco), Hartford is well positioned to improve on its runs allowed and catapult back into the playoffs.
If you are looking for a team with all the components to consistently play in October, this is the team for you.
Key ML Players:
Paul Maybin (ML)
Philip Easley (ML)
Ramon Kawakami (ML)
Stubby Franco (ML)
Brutus Miller (ML)
Pat Haynes (ML)
Key Minor League talent:
Charlie Mills (AAA)
Kevin Chen (HiA)
Richard Burroughs (HiA)
2/22/2014 3:53 PM (edited)