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1927 Offseason
A bunch of managing casualties at the start of the offseason, with Rudy Kling (Browns), Pete Downing (Senators), Jack Burns (Reds) and Andy Oyler (Phillies) all now out of a job.
Retirees this season include Cy Williams, Ping Bodie, Ray Schalk, Erv Kantlehner, Juan Padron, Buck Weaver, Alejandro Oms, Oliver Marcell, Stan Coveleski and Wally Pipp.
Some interesting moves at Pittsburgh, as they void the options on John Beckwith’s, Dick Lundy’s and Frank Snyder’s contracts. Honus obviously looking to put his own stamp on the squad.
They do extend the contract of Willie Foster for 4 years at $32200 and Walter Anderson for a year at $3060.
Long-time Bucs Scouting Director Gus Weyhing retires and the sign Harry McNeal on a 4-year deal to the role.
And, on news that all-time club wins leader Wilbur Cooper is hanging up the glove, they retire #74 in his honour.
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