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Gilbert MainesI guess that whether Meusel could have thrown out Ruel, or even tried, is open to opinion, tbob, until additional evidence is available. However, as far as the potential for the Giants of that period rivaling the Yankees, that possibility would have required the Giants not giving away so many key players for nothing. That is, what was obtained for Hack Wilson, Rogers Hornsby and Lefty O'Doul?
Nothing of value.
How can a team afford to lose three players of that caliber? You can if you are getting Hubbell, Ott and Terry. But if you had these six, or reasonable trade value for them, you may have a chance to rival the Yankees of that era.