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amead17 · 10-15-2025, 12:11 PM

QUIET DEADLINE PASSES WITH ONLY FEW DEALS MADE

Summer Trading Season Brings Modest Movement Across the Major Leagues

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
July 31, 1906

With the summer sun blazing and the pennant chases heating up, the annual baseball trade deadline has come and gone with little of the usual commotion. This year’s dealings were sparse, with only a handful of clubs choosing to shuffle their rosters as they prepare for the long stretch of August and September.

July 17 – Highlanders and Cubs Swap Outfield and Pitching Help

The New York Highlanders and Chicago Cubs opened the trading activity on July 17th, completing a notable exchange. New York sent left fielder John Titus, age 30, to Chicago in return for two young right-handed pitchers, Big Jeff Pfeffer (24) and Lew Moren (22).
Titus, a dependable batsman, had been hitting .282 over 81 games for the Highlanders this season. The deal gives the Cubs a seasoned hitter, while New York looks to the future with a pair of promising arms.

July 27 – Naps Send Bemis to Cincinnati

On July 27th, the Cleveland Naps moved catcher Harry Bemis, age 32, to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for center fielder Bris Lord, age 22. Bemis, who has appeared in 71 games this season, has struggled at the plate with a .194 average, while Lord provides Cleveland with youthful speed and outfield depth.

July 27 – Beaneaters and Cardinals Complete Veteran Exchange

The same day saw the Boston Beaneaters trade right-hander Bill Dinneen, age 30, to the St. Louis Cardinals for catcher Jack Ryan, age 37. Dinneen has worked mostly in relief this season, compiling a 3–5 record in six starts, while Ryan has hit .245 in roughly 30 games. Both clubs appear to be seeking stability in areas of weakness—Boston behind the plate and St. Louis on the mound.

July 30 – Browns and Phillies Make Final-Day Deal

The final transaction before the deadline came on July 30th, when the St. Louis Browns dealt catcher Tubby Spencer (22) and right-hander John Barthold (24) to the Philadelphia Phillies. In return, the Browns received veteran pitcher Red Donahue, age 33, and left fielder Frank Delahanty, age 23. Donahue, a seasoned campaigner, has made 23 starts this year with a 10–14 record, while Delahanty offers a fresh bat to St. Louis’s struggling outfield.

While this year’s midseason dealings lacked the fireworks of seasons past, several clubs have quietly retooled for the months ahead. Whether these modest adjustments will tip the balance in the tight pennant races remains to be seen as the long summer wears on.

10-15-2025, 12:11 PM	#220
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,854	Trade Deadline QUIET DEADLINE PASSES WITH ONLY FEW DEALS MADE Summer Trading Season Brings Modest Movement Across the Major Leagues By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times July 31, 1906 With the summer sun blazing and the pennant chases heating up, the annual baseball trade deadline has come and gone with little of the usual commotion. This year’s dealings were sparse, with only a handful of clubs choosing to shuffle their rosters as they prepare for the long stretch of August and September. July 17 – Highlanders and Cubs Swap Outfield and Pitching Help The New York Highlanders and Chicago Cubs opened the trading activity on July 17th, completing a notable exchange. New York sent left fielder John Titus, age 30, to Chicago in return for two young right-handed pitchers, Big Jeff Pfeffer (24) and Lew Moren (22). Titus, a dependable batsman, had been hitting .282 over 81 games for the Highlanders this season. The deal gives the Cubs a seasoned hitter, while New York looks to the future with a pair of promising arms. July 27 – Naps Send Bemis to Cincinnati On July 27th, the Cleveland Naps moved catcher Harry Bemis, age 32, to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for center fielder Bris Lord, age 22. Bemis, who has appeared in 71 games this season, has struggled at the plate with a .194 average, while Lord provides Cleveland with youthful speed and outfield depth. July 27 – Beaneaters and Cardinals Complete Veteran Exchange The same day saw the Boston Beaneaters trade right-hander Bill Dinneen, age 30, to the St. Louis Cardinals for catcher Jack Ryan, age 37. Dinneen has worked mostly in relief this season, compiling a 3–5 record in six starts, while Ryan has hit .245 in roughly 30 games. Both clubs appear to be seeking stability in areas of weakness—Boston behind the plate and St. Louis on the mound. July 30 – Browns and Phillies Make Final-Day Deal The final transaction before the deadline came on July 30th, when the St. Louis Browns dealt catcher Tubby Spencer (22) and right-hander John Barthold (24) to the Philadelphia Phillies. In return, the Browns received veteran pitcher Red Donahue, age 33, and left fielder Frank Delahanty, age 23. Donahue, a seasoned campaigner, has made 23 starts this year with a 10–14 record, while Delahanty offers a fresh bat to St. Louis’s struggling outfield. While this year’s midseason dealings lacked the fireworks of seasons past, several clubs have quietly retooled for the months ahead. Whether these modest adjustments will tip the balance in the tight pennant races remains to be seen as the long summer wears on.