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1948-1952 |
During the season the Braves signed
18-year-old southpaw Johnny Antonelli for a sum reported to be at least $50,000.
As a “bonus baby,” Antonelli couldn’t be sent to the minors for two years; but
since he almost never pitched, he was taking a place on the roster that most
players believed belonged to a proven veteran while pocketing more money than
most could make in several seasons ...
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