[Syd Thrift]

Hot Stove League - November

November 6
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The A's traded Dallas Demers (3-7, 6.37) and Brian Barnes (7-7, 4.76) and cash to St. Paul (PIT affiliate) for CF Ray Hurst (.192, 0, 16 but only 20 and projects well).

The Philadelphia Athletics traded Gowell Claset (horrible pitcher), Tony Freitas (not very good reliever with some potential) and cash to St Paul (American Association) for Rip Radcliff (solid LF prospect).

November 12
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The Phillies purchased Prince Oana from the Portland Beavers (PCL).

The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Prince Oana (stud OFer who for some reason never played in the majors) from Portland (PCL).

November 15
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The New York Giants traded Bob Billington (2-2, 3.18 and the closest thing to a "not very good pitcher" the Jints have) to their rivals the Cincinnati Reds for 3B/SS Dean Backman (.280, 1, 30 and at least backs up Emory Jefferson at 3rd instead of just 2nd and short).

The New York Giants traded Glenn Spencer (not very good pitcher) to the Cincinnati Reds for George Grantham (part-time middle infielder, who will add to the 5,000 the Giants already have).


The Cardinals traded 3B Lester Archie (.324, 15, 89) to the Phillies for C George Forest (.325, 1, 24) and 3B Rich Gartman (.243, 0, 12).

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Jimmie Wilson (All-star level 2nd baseman) to the Philadelphia Phillies for Spud Davis (starting catcher with some pop in his bat) and Eddie Delker (backup middle infielder).

November 17
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The Pirates traded OF Lyle Salters (.331, 1, 17) and SS/CF Steve Mangum (.263, 1, 30) to the Reds for P Ted O'Toole (20-17, 3.49) and 2B Keith Jones (.231, 2, 10).

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Adam Comorosky (backup corner OFer) and Tony Piet (starting 2B) to the Cincinnati Reds for Red Lucas (league average pitcher) and Wally Roettger (part time, aging 2B).