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Franchise Encyclopedia: 1953 Stats / Schedule / Transactions (1952/1954)
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
December 1, 1952
Drafted Frank Baldwin from the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1952 rule 5 draft.
December 9, 1952
Traded Hank Edwards to the Chicago White Sox. Received a player to be named later. The Chicago White Sox sent Howie Judson (December 9, 1952) to the Cincinnati Reds to complete the trade.
1953
George Lerchen received from the Detroit Tigers in an unknown transaction.
Signed Frank Robinson as an amateur free agent.
February 16, 1953
As part of a 4-team trade, traded Joe Adcock to the Milwaukee Braves. Received cash from the Milwaukee Braves and Rocky Bridges from the Brooklyn Dodgers. In addition, the Milwaukee Braves sent Earl Torgeson to the Philadelphia Phillies; the Brooklyn Dodgers sent Jim Pendleton to the Milwaukee Braves; the Philadelphia Phillies sent cash to the Milwaukee Braves; ; and the Philadelphia Phillies sent Russ Meyer to the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Sold Johnny Schmitz to the New York Yankees.
March 26, 1953
Sent Eddie Pellagrini to the St. Louis Browns as part of a conditional deal.
April 15, 1953 (Standings)
Received Eddie Pellagrini from the St. Louis Browns as part of a conditional deal.
April 17, 1953 (Standings)
Eddie Pellagrini selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers.
May, 1953 (Standings)
Brooks Lawrence received from the Cleveland Indians in an unknown transaction. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
May 3, 1953 (Standings)
Sold Hank Foiles to the Cleveland Indians.
May 23, 1953 (Standings)
Traded Eddie Erautt to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Jackie Collum.
June, 1953 (Standings)
Sold Ernie Nevel to the Detroit Tigers.
June 12, 1953 (Standings)
Traded Bubba Church to the Chicago Cubs. Received Fred Baczewski and Bob Kelly.
July 11, 1953 (Standings)
Sold Bob Marquis to the Portland (PCL).
September 5, 1953 (Standings)
Purchased Joe Szekely from the Shreveport (Texas).
October 6, 1953 (Standings)
Received Art Fowler from the Milwaukee Braves as part of a conditional deal.
October 13, 1953 (Standings)
Purchased George Zuverink from the Cleveland Indians.
December 1, 1953
Brooks Lawrence selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1953 minor league draft.
December 2, 1953
Traded Alex Grammas to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Jack Crimian and $100,000.
December 10, 1953
Traded Willard Marshall to the Chicago White Sox. Received Saul Rogovin, Connie Ryan, and Rocky Krsnich.
1954
Signed Buddy Gilbert as an amateur free agent.
Signed Minnie Mendoza as an amateur free agent.
February 1, 1954
Sold Ed Blake to the Toronto (International). (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
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