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Trying to Buy Then Pennant?
In 1939 there are no wildcards..you need to win it to be in it and with the Yankees in your league that is tough..so the Red Sox sacrificed draft picks to sign some big time talent. The first priority was pitching and the Red Sox bolstered their rotation by signing Eddie Cicotte and Lefty Williams. A weakness has now become a strength. Cicotte and Williams join Grove in the rotation making for a terrific top of the rotation
The Red Sox then went out and signed RF Joe Jackson. This young kid has the makings of greatness and will be in the same outfield of another big time prospect, Ted Williams. Will this be enough to compete with and overtake the Yankees? It sure got a lot more interesting. The Red Sox relinquished their first three draft picks of the upcoming draft(house rules when signing legendary free agents) Their first pick will be in the fourth round and the draft will take place in mid August...in time for September call ups and a chance for these prospects to have a say in pennant races but still keep their rookie status for the following season.
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