The league structure changes again - this time in the AL, as the Browns head to Baltimore and become the Orioles.
A bit of managerial carnage, with the Indians cutting Tip Tobin, HOFer Bill Dickey chopped by the Athletics, and Doc Lavan getting his walking papers from the Cubs.
A late stint at AAA ends up keeping Alex Kellner on our books for one more year and so, in an effort to not leave us short-armed, we send him to arb along with Danny O’Connell. Relievers Joe Ostrowski is non-tendered, while Clyde Vollmer and Wally Westlake will both be let walk. We also get a nice WW claim off the Giants in pitcher Jim Lemon, who could slot in as a cheaper, younger replacement for Vollmer, or may even prove handy when trade time comes around, depending what happens during the FA / Draft period.
Players opting out of the game include Whitey Kurowski, Ken Keltner, Bill Nicholson, Eddie Stanky, Tommy Henrich, Dizzy Trout, Harry Brecheen, Jim Tabor,
