Johnny Evers is traded to the boston Braves

ByTom February 11, 1914February 9, 2024

1914 – Declining to remain with the Chicago Cubs as a player after being fired as manager, second baseman Johnny Evers is traded to the Boston Braves for second baseman Bill Sweeney and cash considerations. Evers will have one good season left, leading the “Miracle Braves” to the National League pennant and winning the Chalmers Award for Most Valuable Player. Meanwhile, Sweeney will sour in Chicago.

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Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Johnny Evers to Boston

ByTom February 11, 1914February 9, 2024

The Cubs exchange second basemen with the Braves, sending future Hall of Famer Johnny Evers to Boston for Bill Sweeney. Boston gets the better of the deal when their new middle infielder plays a pivotal role in the club’s World Championship this season, garnering the Chalmers Award as the Most Valuable Player of the league.

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Day: February 11, 1914

Johnny Evers is traded to the boston Braves

Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Johnny Evers to Boston

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