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Bench blasts off, leads Reds to win

Johnny Bench blasted 2 homers, lifting the Reds to a 16-6 win over St Louis. Vada Pinson recorded 5 hits. | Box

McCovey sparks 6-5 win for Giants

Willie McCovey's hot bat helped the Giants to a 6-5 win over the Expos. McCovey collected 4 hits in the game. | Box

Andrews blasts off, leads Red Sox to win

Mike Andrews blasted 2 homers, lifting the Red Sox to a 13-9 win over Milwaukee. Mike Hegan knocked home 5 runs for the Brewers. Tommy Harper recorded 4 hits. | Box

Boyer delivers in clutch, Braves win

Clete Boyer drove in 4 runs, carrying Atlanta to a 5-2 victory over the Pirates. | Box

Buford sparks 9-3 win for Orioles

Don Buford's hot bat helped the Orioles to a 9-3 win over the Royals. Buford collected 4 hits in the game. | Box

Lead Story - 6/29/2021

Progression Increases/Expiring Pre Arb Contracts - 1970

The following players have had their progressions increased for the end of the 1969 season. Teams may select a maximum of 5 players each season. Legacy players can only have their progression increased to F and all increases are valid for only one season.

Milwaukee Brewers
3B Tommie Harper
OF Mike Hegan
OF Wayne Comer
OF Cesar Cedeno
RP Larry Gura

Montreal Expos
SS Dave Concepcion
OF Jim Gosger
SP Sandy Vance
OF Rusty Staub
C Ted Simmons

New York Yankees
2B Jerry Kenney
C Frank Fernandez
SP Mike Kekich
SP Bill Burbach
RP Steve Bailey

Oakland Athletics
OF Reggie Jackson
OF Rick Monday
3B Sal Bando
P Wayne Simpson
P Blue Moon Odom


The following players are in their final year of Pre Arb deals. Teams may take one of 3 actions with each player. Each owner must email the commish to let him know what they would like to do. Owners have until the end of the season to decide:
1. Sign to a PC contract beyond this season
2. DFA at a cost of $2 per player
3. Do nothing. Allow player to reach FA at the end of the season

None

3/19/2021

Traded Draft Picks - 1971

3 Rounds

2/9/2021

Five Year Outlook

1971
Philadelphia Phillies move to Veterans Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
1972
Washington Senators become Texas Rangers
Milwaukee Brewers move to AL East
Texas Rangers move to AL West
Texas Rangers move to Arlington Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
1973
Kansas City Royals move to Kauffman Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
1974
New York Yankees move to Shea Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
1975
None