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The Transactions for the 1969 Chicago Cubs

The Transactions for the 1969 Chicago Cubs
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1969
Bill Heath signed as a free agent.
Traded Kenneth Myette, Bill Plummer and Clarence Jones to Cincinnati Reds in
exchange for Ted Abernathy.
Traded Ron Campbell and Chuck Hartenstein to Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for
Manny Jimenez.
Hank Aguirre signed as a free agent.
Purchased Charley Smith from San Francisco Giants.
Traded Lee Elia to New York Yankees in exchange for Nate Oliver.
Traded Joe Niekro, Gary Ross and Frankie Libran to San Diego Padres in exchange for
Dick Selma.
Traded James Armstrong and cash to Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Don Nottebart.
Amateur Free-Agent Draft
1st round (16th pick) Roger Metzger
2nd round Larry Gura (signed June 25, 1969)
10th round Jim Todd
12th round Bill North (signed June 18, 1969)
22nd round Dave Oliver (did not sign)
33rd round Pat Bourque (signed June 9, 1969)
Traded Adolfo Phillips and Jack Lamabe to Montreal Expos in exchange for Paul
Popovich.
Purchased Ken Johnson from New York Yankees.
Gene Oliver released.
Traded Terry Bongiovanni, cash and a player to be named later to New York Yankees in
exchange for Jimmie Hall; New York Yankees received Rick Bladt (January 6, 1970).
Traded Dick Selma and Oscar Gamble to Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Johnny
Callison and a player to be named later; Chicago Cubs received Larry Colton
(@January, 1970).
Major League Draft
Selected Jim Cosman from New York Mets.
Selected Cleo James from Los Angeles Dodgers.
Minor League Draft
Lost John Felske to Milwaukee Brewers.
Purchased Adrian Garrett from Philadelphia Phillies.
Sold Vic LaRose to Atlanta Braves.
Traded Rich Nye to St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Boots Day.
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