Reds acquire Vida Blue amid Kuhn hearings over trade
The Reds obtained Vida Blue from Oakland in a major deal amid a looming commissioner's hearing. Cincinnati paid minor leaguer Dave Revering and cash while Commissioner Bowie Kuhn questioned the sale. New York and Boston also faced moves affecting the blockbuster trade landscape. Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson celebrated added pitching depth alongside Tom Seaver.
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Four Team Trade Stuns Winter Meetings In Baseball History
At Honolulu the Texas Rangers Atlanta Braves New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates sealed a massive four team swap. Key players including Bert Blyleven Al Oliver Jon Matlack Willie Montanez and others shifted to new clubs in a deal that altered power balances and set a winter meetings record.
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Reds land Vida Blue to join Seaver on rotation
Cincinnati owners hail the blockbuster as Vida Blue joins Tom Seaver from Oakland in exchange for minor leaguer Dave Revering and cash. George Foster and Johnny Bench laud the move as solving the lefty starter void, while Commissioner Bowie Kuhn vows review before approval. Revering, 24, threatened retirement amid minor-league assignment after two strong seasons at Indianapolis.
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