[OmahaBaseball]

Over the last few years, Boston has struggled with production at first base. In an effort to mix things up, the Americans sent former starting 1st-baseman Jiggs Donahue, pitcher John Gilroy, and two (2) future draft picks to the St. Louis Cardinals in return for 1st-baseman Solly Hofman, and minor-league relief pitchers Percy Coleman and Tom Fisher. While Hofman is unproven, he continues the youth movement and should be, if my scout is correct, a defensive improvement. Fan reaction to losing Donahue was "not happy" and the overall fan interest "decreases noticeably." YIKES!