Word: claudelle
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With Kansas City still in last place when the baseball draft began in 1965, Finley took advantage of early-round selections to sign Outfielder Rick Monday and Third Baseman Sal Bando. The next year he grabbed Reggie Jackson for $85,000. In 1968, the year Finley transplanted the A's...
For a young, untested outfielder, it is hard to imagine a bleaker prospect than trying to break into the majors with the Oakland A's. Where can he play? Superstar Reggie Jackson owns right, fleet Bill North roams center like a gazelle, and modest Joe Rudi is known as...
Washington's bat forced the A's to switch Rudi to first base. As a rookie last season, Claudell hit a solid .285. During the World Series against the Dodgers, he rocketed to .571. As of last week he was leading the team in hitting with a .317...