The Pirates trade minor leaguer Julian Javier, along with right-hander Ed Bauta, to the Cardinals for infielder Dick Gray and southpaw Vinegar Bend Mizell, who will play a key role in the Bucs’ eventual world championship when he posts a 13-5 record this season for his new team. The Redbirds’ rookie acquisition will immediately become the club’s starting second baseman, a position the 23 year-old Dominican will hold for a dozen campaigns.

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On May 28, 1960 — The Pirates trade minor leaguer Julian Javier, along with right-hander Ed Bauta, to the Cardinals for infielder Dick Gray and southpaw Vinegar Bend Mizell, who will play a key role in the Bucs’ eventual world championship when he posts a 13-5 record this season for his new team. The Redbirds’ rookie acquisition will immediately become the club’s starting second baseman, a position the 23 year-old Dominican will hold for a dozen campaigns.

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