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1931 Offseason
Three "deaths in the family" this time around, as Otis Clymer (Senators), Dick Hoblitzell (Robins / Dodgers) and Harry Bemis (Reds) each gets a pink slip. Coincidentally, all three are former players - welcome to the Dark Side, boys.
I was wrong about George Grantham - oops - he has another year with us. We void the last year of both Bob O'Farrell's and Sam Streeter's contracts. With them, Pie Traynor and a few lesser odds and sods coming off the books we free up roughly $50k, which gives us plenty of ammo for our FA shopping. We know who we want and - barring unforeseen circumstances - will do everything in our power to get him.
As far as retirements go, NeL legends Cristobal Torriente and Dick Redding head the list and will get a separate post. Other big names include Jack Fournier, Erskine Mayer, High Pockets Kelly, Charlie Jamieson, Jakie May, Harry Salmon, Eppa Rixey, Wally Schang and Jim Shaw.
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