1914Charles Comiskey paid to keep an opposing star pitcher in the American League? The White Sox owner feared that Walter Johnson would jump from the Washington Senators of the AL to the Chifeds (Chicago Whales) of the new Federal League and create a second legitimate rival for Chicago fan dollars beyond the borders of the […]
1931The White Sox changed outfielders Carl Reynolds And John Kerr to Washington for second baseman Jackie Hayes and jars Bump Hadley And Sam Jones. Hayes played the remainder of his days with the White Sox, compiling 6.1 WAR over nine seasons, with real standout campaigns in 1933 and 1936. “Sad Sam” also finished his career […]
1957While this was only the 11th best season of his career according to WAR, Warren Spahn was a near-unanimous pick to win what would be the only Cy Young of his career. He earned 15 of 16 votes in what was then an award given in the MLB, not by league. The stellar southpaw led […]