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1953

Frank Robinson signed as an amateur free agent.

Purchased George Lerchen from Detroit Tigers.

February 16, 1953

Sold Johnny Schmitz to New York Yankees.

Received cash from Milwaukee Braves as part of 4-team trade in which Philadelphia
Phillies sent cash to Milwaukee Braves; Philadelphia Phillies sent Russ Meyer to
Brooklyn Dodgers; Milwaukee Braves sent Earl Torgeson to Philadelphia Phillies;
Brooklyn Dodgers sent Rocky Bridges to Cincinnati Reds; Brooklyn Dodgers sent Jim
Pendleton to Milwaukee Braves; and Cincinnati Reds sent Joe Adcock to Milwaukee
Braves.

March 26, 1953

Sent Eddie Pellagrini to St. Louis Browns for future considerations.

April 15, 1953

Eddie Pellagrini returned from St. Louis Browns.

April 17, 1953

Lost Eddie Pellagrini to Pittsburgh Pirates on waivers.

May 13, 1953

Sold Hank Foiles to Cleveland Indians.

May 23, 1953

Traded Eddie Erautt to St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Jackie Collum.

June, 1953

Sold Ernie Nevel to Detroit Tigers.

June 12, 1953

Traded Bubba Church to Chicago Cubs in exchange for Fred Baczewski and Bob Kelly.

July 3, 1953

Sold Eddie Kazak to Detroit Tigers.

July 11, 1953

Sold Bob Marquis to Portland (PCL).

September 5, 1953

Purchased Joe Szekely from Shreveport (Texas).

October 6, 1953

Received Art Fowler from Milwaukee Braves for future considerations.

October 13, 1953

Purchased George Zuverink from Cleveland Indians.

December 1, 1953

Minor League Draft

Lost Brooks Lawrence to St. Louis Cardinals.

December 2, 1953

Traded Alex Grammas to St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Jack Crimian and $100000.

December 10, 1953

Traded Willard Marshall to Chicago White Sox in exchange for Saul Rogovin, Connie
Ryan and Rocky Krsnich.

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