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Mr. Baseball · 08-09-2013, 07:24 PM

Blockbuster Deal Brings Pair Of Legends To Duluth
July 1st, 1987

With the Oshk osh Outlaws and Duluth Danger currently deadlocked in a tie for 1st place in the North League standings, the two teams have reached a BLOCKBUSTER deal that essentially will force Oshkosh to hoist the white flag in the air for 1987, in favor of getting younger for the future.

The Outlaws have traded a pair of future Hall of Fame arms to the Danger in 33 year-old SP Terry Knight and 35 year-old closer Larry Stanley. Also included in the package is Stanley's long-time setup man Jasper Saunders. Knight and Stanley, prior to the trade, were two of only six players in the entire Heartland League that have been with the same organization since the inaugural season ten years ago.

Knight - Stanley - Saunders

The trio of arms will add a total of $775,000 to the Duluth payroll, putting the organization only a few thousand below the league salary cap for 87'.

In return, the Danger have shipped an entourage of young minor league talent, highlighted by 1986 first-round draftee and 14th ranked prospect Timothy Hill, third baseman Brian Terry, and recently acquired single-a closer Earl Phillips. Also included in the deal were a pair of minor league catchers, Tony Bacon (AAA) and Bill Henry (A).

"In the long run, the Oshkosh organization will surely benefit form this move." commented Duluth's GM Gavin Giles "This move is going to severely limit the playoff potential of Oshkosh in 1987, and they're right there with us in the standings. The players we've acquired are veterans -- guys that have been to the postseason before and won rings with Oshkosh. I expect them to be leaders both on and off the field as we strive for a title."

In his illustrious career, Knight ranks second on the all-time wins leaderboard with 137, first in strikeouts with 1770, and has won three Heartland Series titles while appearing in five.

Larry Stanley has the lowest career WHIP of any pitcher in baseball at 1.07 and has been elected to six All Star rosters. He is projected to be placed in the second setup spot behind current Duluth closer Bakhitiyar "Pasta" Davis and setup man Tom "Barracuda" Simmons.

Saunders has been a member of Oshkosh since 1980 and was elected to two All Star teams in 1981 and 1983.

08-09-2013, 07:24 PM	#11
Mr. Baseball All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mequon, Wisconsin Posts: 1,020	Blockbuster Deal Brings Pair Of Legends To Duluth July 1st, 1987 With the Oshk osh Outlaws and Duluth Danger currently deadlocked in a tie for 1st place in the North League standings, the two teams have reached a BLOCKBUSTER deal that essentially will force Oshkosh to hoist the white flag in the air for 1987, in favor of getting younger for the future. The Outlaws have traded a pair of future Hall of Fame arms to the Danger in 33 year-old SP Terry Knight and 35 year-old closer Larry Stanley. Also included in the package is Stanley's long-time setup man Jasper Saunders. Knight and Stanley, prior to the trade, were two of only six players in the entire Heartland League that have been with the same organization since the inaugural season ten years ago. Knight - Stanley - Saunders The trio of arms will add a total of $775,000 to the Duluth payroll, putting the organization only a few thousand below the league salary cap for 87'. In return, the Danger have shipped an entourage of young minor league talent, highlighted by 1986 first-round draftee and 14th ranked prospect Timothy Hill, third baseman Brian Terry, and recently acquired single-a closer Earl Phillips. Also included in the deal were a pair of minor league catchers, Tony Bacon (AAA) and Bill Henry (A). "In the long run, the Oshkosh organization will surely benefit form this move." commented Duluth's GM Gavin Giles "This move is going to severely limit the playoff potential of Oshkosh in 1987, and they're right there with us in the standings. The players we've acquired are veterans -- guys that have been to the postseason before and won rings with Oshkosh. I expect them to be leaders both on and off the field as we strive for a title." In his illustrious career, Knight ranks second on the all-time wins leaderboard with 137, first in strikeouts with 1770, and has won three Heartland Series titles while appearing in five. Larry Stanley has the lowest career WHIP of any pitcher in baseball at 1.07 and has been elected to six All Star rosters. He is projected to be placed in the second setup spot behind current Duluth closer Bakhitiyar "Pasta" Davis and setup man Tom "Barracuda" Simmons. Saunders has been a member of Oshkosh since 1980 and was elected to two All Star teams in 1981 and 1983. __________________ Duluth Danger (HBL) Dynasty Report -- Online League Franchise Duluth - 1985/1989 North League Champions! Last edited by Mr. Baseball; 08-10-2013 at 04:08 PM.