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Joy in Mudville · 10-23-2008, 07:15 AM

Some would say it's like breaking up The Beatles. Others would say it's time to start retooling after losing the Joy in Mudville World Series. Whatever the reason, the Baltimore Orioles have traded veteran pitcher Ken Holtzman to the Chicago Cubs.

The 30-year-old Holtzman has been part of a lethal Oriole starting rotation that has played in the last four JIM World Series. The left-hander carries a lifetime 121-61 record to Chicago. In addition, the one-time All-Star threw a no-hitter in 1972.

In return Baltimore got a younger southpaw, 22-year-old Scott McGregor. The Inglewood, California native was the 12th overall pick in last June's amateur draft. It is uncertain whether McGregor will start the season in Triple-A ball, replace Holtzman in the Baltimore rotation or find a spot in the bullpen.

Meanwhile, Holtzman returns to the team that originally had him. Born in St. Louis, Holtzman pitched collegiately for the University of Illinois before turning pro by signing with Chicago.

Holtzman came to the Orioles in a three-way trade that involved the Cubs and Oakland A's at the trading deadline during the 1971 season.

The left-hander won 20 or more games four straight seasons. Holtzman teamed with Tom Seaver, Jon Matlack and Nolan Ryan as the winningest rotation in JIM history. He was 16-8 with a 2.97 ERA last season.

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Joy in Mudville Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,591	Orioles Deal Holtzman Back to Cubs Some would say it's like breaking up The Beatles. Others would say it's time to start retooling after losing the Joy in Mudville World Series. Whatever the reason, the Baltimore Orioles have traded veteran pitcher Ken Holtzman to the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old Holtzman has been part of a lethal Oriole starting rotation that has played in the last four JIM World Series. The left-hander carries a lifetime 121-61 record to Chicago. In addition, the one-time All-Star threw a no-hitter in 1972. In return Baltimore got a younger southpaw, 22-year-old Scott McGregor. The Inglewood, California native was the 12th overall pick in last June's amateur draft. It is uncertain whether McGregor will start the season in Triple-A ball, replace Holtzman in the Baltimore rotation or find a spot in the bullpen. Meanwhile, Holtzman returns to the team that originally had him. Born in St. Louis, Holtzman pitched collegiately for the University of Illinois before turning pro by signing with Chicago. Holtzman came to the Orioles in a three-way trade that involved the Cubs and Oakland A's at the trading deadline during the 1971 season. The left-hander won 20 or more games four straight seasons. Holtzman teamed with Tom Seaver, Jon Matlack and Nolan Ryan as the winningest rotation in JIM history. He was 16-8 with a 2.97 ERA last season. Attached Images Last edited by Joy in Mudville; 10-23-2008 at 06:54 PM.