The great Jaime Schardein, 2-time Pitcher of the Year, the author of the first Perfect Game in WPK history, and the only pitcher in the WPK to win the pitching triple crown until Aaron McNally did it this past season, has signed a two-year deal to pitch for the Milwaukee Cadets.
At age 38 (he'll turn 39 just prior to the start of the 1975 season) Schardein is still a valuable pitcher, but nothing like the dominant ace he was in his younger days. There are those who question the wisdom of a rebuilding team signing a starter in the twilight of his career especially on the heels of trading away a fine starter in his prime. Still, it's nice to see Schardein have a chance to prove his worth for at least a few more seasons.
