Cleveland Indians purchase former National League batting champion Rico Carty from the Mexican League
Cleveland Indians purchase former National League batting champion Rico Carty from the Mexican League
As part of a youth movement, the Tigers release 1B Norm Cash and sell OF Jim Northrup to Montreal.
1974 – As part of a youth movement, the Tigers release 1B Norm Cash and sell OF Jim Northrup to Montreal.
San Diego Padres release Matty Alou, ending the career of the lifetime .307 hitter
On July 11, 1974, the San Diego Padres release Matty Alou, ending the career of the lifetime .307 hitter. Earlier in the season, Matty’s older brother, Felipe Alou, was released by the Brewers on April 29th, also ending his career.
Dodgers get Pedro Guerrero
On April 3, 1974, the Los Angeles Dodgers make one of the best trades in franchise history, acquiring minor league infielder-outfielder Pedro Guerrero from the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Bruce Ellingsen. The 17-year-old Guerrero will make his major league debut in 1978 and will compile 100-RBI seasons for the Dodgers in 1982 and ‘83…
Boston Red Sox release two future Hall of Famers
On March 26, 1974, the Boston Red Sox release two future Hall of Famers. Designated hitter Orlando Cepeda and shortstop Luis Aparicio are both given their unconditional releases. Aparicio, who elects to retire, finishes his career with 2,677 hits and 506 stolen bases and will enter the Hall of Fame in 1984. The sore-kneed Cepeda…
Perry brothers united in Cleveland
On March 19, 1974, In a five-player, three-team deal involving the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees, unites Gaylord Perry with his brother, Jim. As part of the deal, the Cleveland Indians surrender outfielder Walt “No Neck” Williams and pitcher Rick Sawyer in exchange for Jim Perry, who will win 17 games for the Tribe. The…
Houston trades pitcher Pat Darcy and cash to Cincinnati for infielder Denis Menke
1974 – Houston trades pitcher Pat Darcy and cash to Cincinnati for infielder Denis Menke. For former All-Star Menke, he closes his career hitting .103 in a bench role. For the Ohio-born Darcy, it’s great timing as two of his three big-league seasons are on World Championship teams.
Chicago Cubs trade third baseman Ron Santo to the Chicago White Sox
Chicago Cubs trade third baseman Ron Santo to the Chicago White Sox
San Francisco Giants sell future Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal to the Boston Red Sox
San Francisco Giants sell future Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal to the Boston Red Sox
The Royals deal outfielder Lou Piniella and pitcher Ken Wright to the Yankees for veteran pitcher Lindy McDaniel.
The Royals deal outfielder Lou Piniella and pitcher Ken Wright to the Yankees for veteran pitcher Lindy McDaniel. The controversial trade draws the Kansas City fans’ ire, and rightfully so, when the 38 year-old right-hander wins a total of only six games during his two years with the club, with the 29 year-old outfielder enjoying 11 solid seasons in the Bronx, batting .295 and playing a major role in New York’s four appearances in the World Series.
