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Yanks Trade Untested Willie McGee |
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October 21, 1981 |
| St.
Louis Cardinals GET |
With a surplus of outfielders, the Yankees would deal their untested minor
league prospect Willie McGee to the Cardinals for left handed relief pitcher Bob
Sykes. McGee fit right into the Cardinals organization while Sykes never pitched
another game, anywhere. |
 |
Willie McGee, OF |
| New
York Yankees GET |
 |
Bob Sykes, P |
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Career info AFTER
the trade
|
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Willie McGee
|
| Played 18 seasons, mostly with
Red Birds - 2,285 Hits - 1 MVP - 2 time NL Batting champ - 3 Gold Gloves
- 4 All Star Games - 352 Stolen Bases |
|
Bob Sykes
|
| Never pitches in another baseball
game. |
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