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Major league trading deadline approaching
Posted By: Ken McMillan
As we all may have heard, the deadline for trades in the major leagues is approaching. I have heard that this rule was implemented in the early 1920's due to trades with the Yankees and Red Sox affecting the outcome of pennant races and ultimately the world series. Does anyone know the year the rule was started and the players involved that ultimately led to the trade rule? Interesting question for vintage card collectors. |
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Major league trading deadline approaching
Posted By: Anonymous
It started in 1922 when both the Cards and Browns were competing for the pennant in their respective leagues. Both the Giants and the Yankees made trades late in the year, I am thinking August, that helped both teams clinch the pennant, thus depriving the world of an all St. Louis series. They complained mightily, I think Branch Rickey had the most influence, and the deadline came to be the next year. |
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Major league trading deadline approaching
Posted By: Ken McMillan
found this trade that started the rule change. |
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