Complex sentence: The team began the 1888 season with part-time outfielder Dave Rowe as their player-manager, though he was released after beginning the season with win--loss record of 14--36 though 50 games.
Split into simpler sentences: The team began the 1888 season with part-time outfielder Dave Rowe as their player-manager. He was released from the team after beginning the season with win--loss record of 14--36 though 50 games.