While the Central and East share the Northern League umbrella, they don't play during the regular season. No intricate charts breaking down player tendencies. No videotapes of previous games against one another. You just show up. It should be fun for fans.
Familiarity is nice, but there is something appealing about flying without instruments.
Dukes third baseman Eddie Lantigua said. But now, you don't know any of the pitchers, you don't know anybody. Lantigua is one of six Dukes who have played in the East. He hit .276 with nine home runs and 51 RBIs for Quebec last season. The East takes an old National League tack, attempting to win with speed and fastball pitchers.