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1924 Season preview
As always, off season was a busy period but in mid-twenties there were no shocking movements. These were the most relevant:
1) Red Sox traded for SP Dickey Kerr with the White sox, giving a young first baseman for him
2) Boston Braves got CF Ike Boone from Red Sox for a bench player (Tony Boeckel, 1B)
3) In one of the bigger moves, Cincinnati Reds got SP Vic Aldridge from Pirates for minor leaguers
4) New York Giants got SP Dutch Ruether from Robins for a veteran backup catcher
5) Washington Senators lose SP Walter Johnson, who is retired after 1923 season (334 wins, 2878 K)
Before the opening day, there is also a very bad news for Reds: they lose young SP Pete Donohue for season due to injury
TOP 10 PROSPECTS LIST
1) Jimmie Foxx, C, Braves
2) Sam West, C, Red Sox
3) Charlie Gehringer, 2B, Phillies
4) Max Bishop, 2B, Athletics
5) Carl Hubbell, LHP, Browns
6) Dale Alexander, CF, White Sox
7) Bill Hallahan, LHP, Pirates
8) Jim Mahady, RHP, Phillies
9) Mule Haas, LF, Tigers
10) Ripper Collins, LF, Cardinals
According to the minor leagues report, New York Giants had the best system, with Phillies in 2nd place and Pirates on 3rd.
Finally, the league preview said that WS will be a New York affair, with a clash between Giants and Yankees.
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