#ivan dejesus

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On This Day in Baseball History January 27, 1982: The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies trade veteran players Ivan DeJesus and Larry Bowa. In addition to Bowa going to Chicago, the Cubs get a young prospect and future Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. 

Sandberg was described in the Chicago Tribune article by Jerome Holtzman as being “a 22-year-old middle infielder with good speed but a light bat.” Hindsight truly is 20-20.

For Further Reading:

DeJesus traded for Bowa, rookie by Jerome Holtzman from the Chicago Tribune dated January 28, 1982

Behind the Scenes of the Worst Trade in Phillies History, and How Larry Bowa Got Back at the Phils from the Philly Sports History website

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[bklynboy59]

Smallthoughts: Old School Tuesday ...Ivan DeJesus

Smallthoughts: Old School Tuesday …Ivan DeJesus

DeJesús is noteworthy for being involved in two trades that played significantly in the fortunes of the teams involved. In 1976, he was traded along with Bill Buckner from the Dodgers to the Cubs for Rick Monday. In 1981, he was traded from the Cubs to the Phillies for Ryne Sandberg and Larry Bowa. In 1977, he had 595 assists, the 5th highest total ever for a shortstop. In 1978 he scored the most…

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[motorpsychologist]

Jay Bruce is causing roster jam for Cincinnati Reds

Jay Bruce is causing roster jam for Cincinnati Reds

The longer Jay Bruce remains with the Cincinnati Reds, the harder it will be for the team to finalize the opening day roster. Bruce is blocking at least one outfielder from making the team out of spring training.

The Reds will have 12 pitchers to open the season. The team will also have to keep at least two backup infielders and a backup catcher. Combined with the four infield regulars and…

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[newdesultorybaseball]

Random Baseball Card #4590: Ivan DeJesus, shortstop, Chicago Cubs, 1982, Topps.

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The first four all played yesterday. They combined to hit for a natural cycle in a 5-run 6th inning versus the White Sox.

Tony Gwynn, Jr., son of Tony Gwynn (single)

Justin Sellers, son of Jeff Sellers (double)

Ivan DeJesus, Jr., son of Ivan DeJesus (triple)

Scott Van Slyke, son of Andy Van Slyke (home run)

Also on the roster:

Dee Gordon, son of Tom "Flash" Gordon

Jerry Hairston, Jr., son of Jerry Hairston

Matt Wallach, son of Tim Wallach