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amead17 · 01-17-2026, 03:12 AM

TRADE ACTIVITY CONTINUES UNABATED AS CLUBS RESHAPE THEIR ROSTERS

By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times

February 12th 1915

The close of the draft has done little to quiet the trade market, as clubs have continued to exchange players in a determined effort to strengthen their ranks ahead of the coming season. From mid-December through today, a steady series of transactions has kept front offices occupied and followers of the game attentive.

The first of these post-draft dealings occurred on December 17th, when the Pittsburgh Pirates sent 26-year-old left-handed pitcher Hippo Vaughn to the St. Louis Browns. In return, Pittsburgh received 24-year-old left fielder Walton Cruise and 23-year-old third baseman Charlie Deal. Vaughn carried a heavy load last season, compiling a 15-19 record with a 3.41 earned run average across 38 starts and 55 total appearances. Cruise appeared in 96 games, starting nine, and finished with a .230 batting average.

One day later, on December 18th, Cleveland and Chicago completed what was described as a swap of reserves. The Indians traded 23-year-old catcher William Rumler to the Chicago White Sox, receiving 30-year-old right-handed pitcher Eddie Matteson along with $1,340 in cash.

Also on December 18th, the Pirates were again involved in trade talks, sending 25-year-old left fielder Jimmie Lyons to the Philadelphia Athletics in exchange for 24-year-old left fielder Max Carey. Lyons saw action in 81 games last season, starting eight, and batted .193. Carey appeared in all 153 games for Pittsburgh and finished with a .214 average.

The Washington Senators entered the market on December 30th, trading 33-year-old right-hander Jose Munoz to the Boston Red Sox. In return, Washington acquired 24-year-old right fielder Tod Sloan. This move, too, was regarded as a swap of reserve players.

Early in the new year, on January 2nd, a notable exchange took place between Boston and Philadelphia. The Braves sent 19-year-old catcher Johnny Bassler to the Athletics, receiving veteran second baseman Nap Lajoie in return. Lajoie, now 40 years of age, appeared in 153 games last season and posted a .213 batting average.

The most recent transaction was completed today, February 12th, with the Pittsburgh Pirates once more active, trading 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Earl Moseley to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for 21-year-old left-hander Herb Pennock. Moseley enjoyed a strong season, finishing 8-2 with a 3.33 ERA across 11 starts and 33 total appearances. Pennock, meanwhile, carried a significant workload, posting a 15-22 record with a 3.06 ERA over 38 starts and 45 games overall.

As spring approaches, these numerous exchanges underscore the determination of clubs to refine their rosters, with each transaction reflecting calculated hopes for improvement when the new season begins.

01-17-2026, 03:12 AM	#664
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,255	TRADE ACTIVITY CONTINUES UNABATED AS CLUBS RESHAPE THEIR ROSTERS By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times February 12th 1915 The close of the draft has done little to quiet the trade market, as clubs have continued to exchange players in a determined effort to strengthen their ranks ahead of the coming season. From mid-December through today, a steady series of transactions has kept front offices occupied and followers of the game attentive. The first of these post-draft dealings occurred on December 17th, when the Pittsburgh Pirates sent 26-year-old left-handed pitcher Hippo Vaughn to the St. Louis Browns. In return, Pittsburgh received 24-year-old left fielder Walton Cruise and 23-year-old third baseman Charlie Deal. Vaughn carried a heavy load last season, compiling a 15-19 record with a 3.41 earned run average across 38 starts and 55 total appearances. Cruise appeared in 96 games, starting nine, and finished with a .230 batting average. One day later, on December 18th, Cleveland and Chicago completed what was described as a swap of reserves. The Indians traded 23-year-old catcher William Rumler to the Chicago White Sox, receiving 30-year-old right-handed pitcher Eddie Matteson along with $1,340 in cash. Also on December 18th, the Pirates were again involved in trade talks, sending 25-year-old left fielder Jimmie Lyons to the Philadelphia Athletics in exchange for 24-year-old left fielder Max Carey. Lyons saw action in 81 games last season, starting eight, and batted .193. Carey appeared in all 153 games for Pittsburgh and finished with a .214 average. The Washington Senators entered the market on December 30th, trading 33-year-old right-hander Jose Munoz to the Boston Red Sox. In return, Washington acquired 24-year-old right fielder Tod Sloan. This move, too, was regarded as a swap of reserve players. Early in the new year, on January 2nd, a notable exchange took place between Boston and Philadelphia. The Braves sent 19-year-old catcher Johnny Bassler to the Athletics, receiving veteran second baseman Nap Lajoie in return. Lajoie, now 40 years of age, appeared in 153 games last season and posted a .213 batting average. The most recent transaction was completed today, February 12th, with the Pittsburgh Pirates once more active, trading 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Earl Moseley to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for 21-year-old left-hander Herb Pennock. Moseley enjoyed a strong season, finishing 8-2 with a 3.33 ERA across 11 starts and 33 total appearances. Pennock, meanwhile, carried a significant workload, posting a 15-22 record with a 3.06 ERA over 38 starts and 45 games overall. As spring approaches, these numerous exchanges underscore the determination of clubs to refine their rosters, with each transaction reflecting calculated hopes for improvement when the new season begins.