February 8 in Yankees History: Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees (1927)

On February 8 1927 — Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for pitcher Joe Giard and outfielder Cedric Durst. Jones will be 8-14 in his only season in St. Louis.

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