Seaver Puts Trade Decision on Mets Reds
Atlanta Tom Seaver, baseball’s top pitcher, said if the Mets cannot work out a deal, he will go to the Cincinnati Reds. Mets chairman M Donald Grant said negotiations continue as the trade deadline nears. Seaver criticized managerial leadership and indicated he could be happy in Cincinnati if traded. The Reds reportedly offered Rawley Eastwick Doug Flynn and Dave Bevering in the talks.
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Fryman Not Like Seaver In More Than One Way
Cincinnati pitcher Woody Fryman says he is not like Tom Seaver as he keeps a packed suitcase and will accept any trade. He struck out 10 in a 5 4 win over Philadelphia, while George Foster hit a 14th homer and Greg Luginski tripled in a late rally.
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Seaver trade rumor tests Koosman as Mets face deadline
The Mets reportedly weigh trading Tom Seaver to Cincinnati before the midnight deadline, which would elevate Jerry Koosman to No. 1 starter. Seaver signaled readiness to go if dealt, while Koosman downplayed focus on media questions after a strong 7-1 win over Atlanta.
Sophia Sweeps Surchimersville in doubleheader baseball
Sophia won 5-1 and 9-4 in Monday doubleheader. Donnie Wise pitched a four hitter and drove in a run in game one while Phil Culicetto had two RBIs in both games. Steve Castanon hit a bases loaded triple in the fifth inning of game two, scoring five in the frame, as Thompson and defense supported the effort. Sophia coach Joe Goddard praised plays and solid defense throughout the sweep.
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Rawly Eastwick Won’t Sign With Reds Says Offer Won’t Sway Him
Reds reliever Eastwick 26 says any contract offer from Cincinnati or trade talks with New York won’t persuade him to sign. He accuses management of undercutting him while he questions his role and claims fans are misled. Manager Sparky Anderson and GM Dick Wagner deny the claims after a fan booing incident.
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Bartow Named Athletic Leader at UAB and Bruins History
UCLA coach Gene Bartow accepts becoming athletic director and head basketball coach at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He will oversee UAB's program and coach the team for the 1978-79 season, after two successful UCLA campaigns and prior major rebuilds at Memphis State and Illinois.
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