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1. In what year did the Red Sox sell/trade Cy Young to the Cleveland Indians?
2. In 1916 which Red Sox slugger was sold to the Cleveland Indians?
3. 1919 was a huge transaction year for the Red Sox. The following 20 game winning pitchers were sold to the New York Yankees: Waite Holt; Sad Sam Jones; Bullit Joe Bush, Herb Pennock, and George Pipgras. Who else was included in the deal?
4. In 1919 George Herman "Babe" Ruth was sold to the Yankees to finance, in part, owner Harry Frazee's production of " ________________ " .
5. In the early 1930s Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics were big sellers and the Red Sox were buying. What two players were sold to the Red Sox in 1933 and 1934 respectively
6. This man would go on to be a perennial all-star shortstop in the 30s and later the Red Sox manager, general manger and American League President. Who did the Washington Senators sell to the Red Sox in 1939?
7. The Red Sox purchased the contract of Ted Williams in 1939 from what team?
8. Who is the Hall of Fame player who was sold from Red Sox minor league affiliate Louisville to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1939?
9. The Red Sox purchased this player from the St Louis Browns in 1937. Who was this slugging shortstop who averaged 30 home runs a year and was a potent combination with Ted Williams?
10. In 1967, the "Impossible Dream" year, the Red Sox acquired 2nd baseman Jerry Adair who played such a major role in assisting the club win the American league pennant that he finished 15th in the league MVP voting. What team traded Jerry Adair?
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