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March 19, 1955
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
In Vero Beach, Fla., the Dodgers are open to trading infielder Junior Gilliam to the Phillies, who lack a Black player. Rumors involve Phillies offering Curt Simmons and Smokey Burgess for Gilliam and Jackie Robinson, but Dodgers seek pinch hitters instead due to infield surplus.
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Junior Gilliam is Bait for Phillies Trade Once Again
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CNS) - The Dodgers have decided to talk trade again and Junior Gilliam is up for bait for the interested Philadelphia Phillies who have yet to take on a Negro player.
Not that this is a new idea. It's been on and off again all winter long. It had been rumored that the Phillies offered the once brilliant pitcher Curt Simmons and catcher Smokey Burgess for Junior Gilliam and Jackie Robinson.
This the Dodgers aren't keen about but they would go for Gilliam in exchange for a couple of pinch hitters.
Why Gilliam for bait? Because he's expendable since the Dodgers are loaded with infielders. With so many newcomers ready to step in, they can let Junior go - providing they get a good hitting pinchhitter to plug up this hole on the club.
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CNS) - The Dodgers have decided to talk trade again and Junior Gilliam is up for bait for the interested Philadelphia Phillies who have yet to take on a Negro player.
Not that this is a new idea. It's been on and off again all winter long. It had been rumored that the Phillies offered the once brilliant pitcher Curt Simmons and catcher Smokey Burgess for Junior Gilliam and Jackie Robinson.
This the Dodgers aren't keen about but they would go for Gilliam in exchange for a couple of pinch hitters.
Why Gilliam for bait? Because he's expendable since the Dodgers are loaded with infielders. With so many newcomers ready to step in, they can let Junior go - providing they get a good hitting pinchhitter to plug up this hole on the club.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sports Trade Rumor
Baseball News
What keywords are associated?
Junior Gilliam
Phillies Trade
Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Curt Simmons
Smokey Burgess
Negro Player
What entities or persons were involved?
Junior Gilliam
Jackie Robinson
Curt Simmons
Smokey Burgess
Where did it happen?
Vero Beach, Fla.
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Key Persons
Junior Gilliam
Jackie Robinson
Curt Simmons
Smokey Burgess
Location
Vero Beach, Fla.
Story Details
The Dodgers are considering trading infielder Junior Gilliam to the Philadelphia Phillies, who have not yet signed a Negro player. Rumors include offers of pitcher Curt Simmons and catcher Smokey Burgess for Gilliam and Jackie Robinson, but Dodgers prefer Gilliam for pinch hitters due to infield depth.