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Major League Baseball
Sunday, December 5, 1954
Musial Headed to Milwaukee!
Major League Baseball is dealing with another legendary player changing teams today, as superstar Stan Musial accepted a new 4-year contract to play with the Milwaukee Braves. While his AAV is slightly below his salary from 1954, his 4-year deal provides him with contract certainty and will likely push the Braves potent lineup into one of the best ever.
Cardinal fans are protesting the loss of their hero, and are placing the blame squarely at the feet of commissioner Frick and teams that have struggled to win since the end of the war.
Fans are becoming increasingly upset because it appears to them that the rich are getting richer and the worst teams are not getting the help they were promised.
A number of recent draft picks are also signing on with their new teams, accepting bonus checks that are in line with the projected "slots" for each pick.
Sunday, December 5th, 1954
Milwaukee Braves: Signed free agent LF Stan Musial to a 4-year contract worth a total of $448,000.
Friday, December 3rd, 1954
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed Jack Kralick to a minor league contract with a signing bonus of $24,200.
Milwaukee Braves: Signed Dave Wickersham to a minor league contract with a signing bonus of $28,600.
Thursday, December 2nd, 1954
Baltimore Orioles: Signed bench coach Greg Connors to a 2-year, $26,000 per year contract.
Washington Senators: Signed Johnny Kucks to a minor league contract with a signing bonus of $2,800.
Wednesday, December 1st, 1954
Baltimore Orioles: 1B Dick Kryhoski was designated for assignment, placed on waivers and taken off the 40-man roster.
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