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The bigger news that is taking the country by storm is the new CBA and unionization of the players, since is put in motion a true free agency system for veteran players. A number of BIG NAME stars of the day will become eligible for free agency at the conclusion of the 1954 season unless they can work out a contract extension with their current clubs. Fans are not happy with the prospect of losing home time icons and heroes, but second division clubs and their fans are very excited about the possibility of landing one of these stars next winter and changing the landscape of professional baseball.
A sampling of the upcoming free agents...
Player, Team, Age
Ted Williams, Boston, 35
Stan Musial, St. Louis, 33
Sid Gordon, Pittsburgh, 36
Pee Wee Reese, Brooklyn, 35
George Kell, Boston, 31
Mickey Vernon, Washington, 35
Phil Cavarretta, New York, 37
Walker Cooper, Pittsburgh, 39
Eddie Joost, Philadelphia, 37
Preacher Roe, Brooklyn, 38
Dizzy Trout, Greenville (Rookie League), 38
Johnny Vander Meer, Kannapolis (Rookie League), 39
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