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Joy in Mudville · 02-12-2008, 12:22 PM

Just two days before their 1971 season opener, the Baltimore Orioles have traded leadoff hitter Don Buford to Chicago for the Cubs' first-round draft pick.

Buford, 34, hit .275 with 17 home runs and 65 RBIs for Baltimore last year. In addition, he walked 99 times and stole a team-leading 14 bases.

With Buford gone, Baltimore will likely open the season with highly touted Bobby Grich at short and Davey Johnson at second. Chris Speier, last year's top draft choice, will back up both positions.

The acquired draft pick will either be the seventh or eighth overall selection. The Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals both had identical records, thus, a yet-to-be-determined tie breaker will decide which team gets the higher pick.

02-12-2008, 12:22 PM	#338
Joy in Mudville Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,591	Orioles Send Buford to Cubs for First-Round Pick Just two days before their 1971 season opener, the Baltimore Orioles have traded leadoff hitter Don Buford to Chicago for the Cubs' first-round draft pick. Buford, 34, hit .275 with 17 home runs and 65 RBIs for Baltimore last year. In addition, he walked 99 times and stole a team-leading 14 bases. With Buford gone, Baltimore will likely open the season with highly touted Bobby Grich at short and Davey Johnson at second. Chris Speier, last year's top draft choice, will back up both positions. The acquired draft pick will either be the seventh or eighth overall selection. The Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals both had identical records, thus, a yet-to-be-determined tie breaker will decide which team gets the higher pick. Attached Images Last edited by Joy in Mudville; 02-12-2008 at 12:26 PM.