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amead17 · 01-03-2026, 10:35 AM

SPORTING TIMES — March 31st, 1914
By Charles H. Wentworth

Late Spring Trades See Clubs Make Final Adjustments

With the opening of the new base ball season drawing near and spring training camps now well underway, several clubs have made last-minute adjustments in an effort to complete their playing lists. Two late trades, concluded in March, stand as the final notable movements before attention turns fully to the field of play.

The first of these exchanges was completed on March 12th, when the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox came to terms on a multi-player deal. The Yankees sent 30-year-old left-hander Ralph Caldwell, along with 23-year-old left fielder Johnny Johnston and 24-year-old center fielder Hi Myers, to Boston. In return, New York received 26-year-old shortstop Red Corriden.

Caldwell’s recent record shows limited success, as he posted a 1–5 mark across 33 relief appearances last season, accompanied by an earned run average of 5.06. The transaction suggests a desire on both sides to address roster needs before the final bell of the exhibition season.

A second trade followed on March 26th, involving the Cleveland Naps and the Cincinnati Reds. Cleveland parted with 21-year-old second baseman Hal Janvrin, receiving in exchange 34-year-old first baseman Newt Hunter and 24-year-old left fielder Ted Cather. Hunter’s contributions a year ago came largely off the bench, where he recorded a .233 average in 59 pinch-hitting appearances.

As the calendar turns toward Opening Day, these late maneuvers reflect the final calculations of clubs seeking balance and depth. With rosters now largely set, the remaining questions will soon be answered not in the offices, but on the diamond itself.

01-03-2026, 10:35 AM	#613
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,124	SPORTING TIMES — March 31st, 1914 By Charles H. Wentworth Late Spring Trades See Clubs Make Final Adjustments With the opening of the new base ball season drawing near and spring training camps now well underway, several clubs have made last-minute adjustments in an effort to complete their playing lists. Two late trades, concluded in March, stand as the final notable movements before attention turns fully to the field of play. The first of these exchanges was completed on March 12th, when the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox came to terms on a multi-player deal. The Yankees sent 30-year-old left-hander Ralph Caldwell, along with 23-year-old left fielder Johnny Johnston and 24-year-old center fielder Hi Myers, to Boston. In return, New York received 26-year-old shortstop Red Corriden. Caldwell’s recent record shows limited success, as he posted a 1–5 mark across 33 relief appearances last season, accompanied by an earned run average of 5.06. The transaction suggests a desire on both sides to address roster needs before the final bell of the exhibition season. A second trade followed on March 26th, involving the Cleveland Naps and the Cincinnati Reds. Cleveland parted with 21-year-old second baseman Hal Janvrin, receiving in exchange 34-year-old first baseman Newt Hunter and 24-year-old left fielder Ted Cather. Hunter’s contributions a year ago came largely off the bench, where he recorded a .233 average in 59 pinch-hitting appearances. As the calendar turns toward Opening Day, these late maneuvers reflect the final calculations of clubs seeking balance and depth. With rosters now largely set, the remaining questions will soon be answered not in the offices, but on the diamond itself.