On August 12, 1938 — 1938 – The Senators release Wes Ferrell‚ who despite struggling with shoulder problems‚ leads the Nats staff with a 13-8 record. Clark Griffith‚ who has had differences with Ferrell over money‚ says Wes wasn’t helping the club. The Yankees will sign him in two days.
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