The Baseball Times
December 27th, 1898
Milwaukee Bucks Reportedly Trade Fred Jacklitsch for Cy Young and Red Dooin
Reports from the Milwaukee press suggest that the Milwaukee Bucks have made a significant trade with the Philadelphia Thunder. According to these sources, the Bucks will send 23-year-old catcher Fred Jacklitsch to Philadelphia in exchange for 32-year-old right-handed pitcher Cy Young and 20-year-old catcher Red Dooin.
Cy Young, one of the most respected pitchers in the league, comes to Milwaukee with a career record of 114 wins and 95 losses, along with a lifetime ERA of 3.70. The addition of Young could bolster the Bucks' pitching staff as they look to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season. Red Dooin, a 20-year-old catcher, adds a promising young talent to the Bucks’ squad.
Fred Jacklitsch, the 23-year-old catcher, has shown promise behind the plate for Milwaukee, though the full impact of his departure remains to be seen.
As of now, neither the Milwaukee Bucks nor the Philadelphia Thunder have confirmed the trade. Both clubs have remained silent on the matter, offering no official statement regarding the rumored deal.
With the trade still unverified, fans of both teams will need to wait for further announcements from the clubs involved.