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warshawlawO'Doul had a dead arm and went the minors after being released by the Yankees and Red Sox. He resuscitated his career there then went back up with the Giants in 1928.
Ruth was not dumped on the Yankees then converted. He was switched to the outfield part time in 1918 when he hit 11 HRS in 95 games and went 13-7 in 20 starts, then broke the record with 29 HRs in 1919 and still went 8-5 in 17 games as a pitcher. He was then sold for $100,000 in cash and a $350,000 loan. His pitching totals fell his last two years with Boston because he was playing out of the rotation and not pitching a normal turn.