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The Cubs and Yankees have met twice in the World Series in 1932 and 1938. The Yankees swept both series including the infamous "called shot" by Babe Ruth in the 1932 series. The Cubs played the first preseason games at the new Yankee Stadium prior to Opening Day in 2009. The teams have met twice in interleague play in 2003 and 2005.
[edit] The Cubs' Record versus Franchise
Regular Season: 2-4(.333)
2000's: 2-4 (.333)
Playoffs: 0-8 (Swept 1932 and 1938 World Series from Cubs)
At Wrigley Field: 2-5 (.286)
At Yankee Stadium: 0-7(.000)
[edit] Transactions Involving the Chicago Cubs
(Format is players sent to Cubs followed by players received by this franchise in reverse chronological order)
[edit] 2005
August 27: Traded RHP Justin Berg(minors) for OF Matt Lawton.
[edit] 2000
July 21: Traded RHP Ben Ford and LHP Oswaldo Mairena for OF/DH Glenallen Hill.
[edit] 1997
August 16: Traded RHP Frisco Parotte(minors) for INF Rey Sanchez.
[edit] 1993
July 30: A 3 team trade involving the Kansas City Royals. Chicago Cubs received OF Tuffy Rhodes from Kansas City Royals. Kansas City Royals received RHP John Habyan from New York Yankees. New York Yankees received LHP Paul Assenmacher from Chicago Cubs.
[edit] 1991
June 26: Traded LHP Steve Adkins for LHP David Rosario.
[edit] 1987
July 13: Traded LHP Rich Scheid, RHP Bob Tewksbury and RHP Dean Wilkins for LHP Steve Trout.
[edit] 1984
December 4: Traded OF Brian Dayett and LHP Ray Fontenot for RHP Porfi Altamirano, RHP Rich Bordi, OF Henry Cotto and C Ron Hassey.
[edit] 1981
August 19: Traded Pat Tabler for two players to be named later. The Cubs sent RHP Bill Caudill on April 1st, 1982 and RHP Jay Howell on August 2nd, 1982 to complete the deal.
June 12: Traded RHP Doug Bird, $400,000 cash and a player to be named later for RHP Rick Reuschel. On August 5th, 1981 the Yankees sent RHP Mike Griffin to the Cubs to complete the deal.
April 27: Traded RHP Tom Filer and cash for C Barry Foote.
[edit] 1979
June 26: Traded RHP Paul Semall(minors) for OF Bobby Murcer.
May 23: Traded RHP Dick Tidrow for RHP Ray Burris.
[edit] 1978
June 10: Traded RHP Ken Holtzman for a player to be named later. On June 12th, 1978 the Cubs sent RHP Ron Davis to the Yankees to complete the deal.
[edit] 1977
December 5: Lost OF Jesus Figueroa to Chicago Cubs in Rule 5 draft.
[edit] 1976
January 23: Traded RHP Gerry Pirtle for C Rick Stelmaszek.
[edit] 1972
January 20: Traded a player to be named later for OF Johnny Callison. On May 17th, 1972 the Yankees sent RHP Jack Aker to the Cubs to complete the deal.
[edit] 1969
September 11: Traded OF Jimmie Hall for RHP Terry Bongiovanni(minors), a player to be named later and cash. On January 6th, 1970 the Cubs sent OF Rick Bladt to the Yankees to complete the deal.
August 11: Sold RHP Ken Johnson to the Cubs.
April 19: Traded 2B Nate Oliver for SS Lee Elia.
[edit] 1968
March: Returned C/1B/OF John Boccabella to the Cubs.
[edit] 1967
December 2: Purchased C/1B/OF John Boccabella from the Cubs.
[edit] 1960
November 28: Lost RHP Phil Mudrock to Chicago Cubs in minor league portion of Rule 5 draft.
May 19: Traded RHP Mark Freeman for LHP Art Ceccarelli.
[edit] 1958
C Moe Thacker sent to Cubs in unknown transaction.
[edit] 1957
September 10: Purchased CF Bobby Del Greco from the Cubs.
[edit] 1956
December 11: Traded C Charlie Silvera and cash for a player to be named later. On December 14th, 1956 the Cubs sent C Harry Chiti to the Yankees to complete the deal.
December 3: Lost C Cal Neeman to Chicago Cubs in Rule 5 draft.
[edit] 1951
December 3: Lost C El Tappe to Chicago Cubs in minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft.
[edit] 1950
February 10: Sold RHP Frank Hiller to the Cubs.
[edit] 1950
November 16: Drafted RHP Bob Muncrief from Chicago Cubs in Rule 5 draft.
November 16: Lost SS Jack Cusick to Chicago Cubs in Rule 5 draft.
[edit] 1949
December 5: Lost RHP Hy Cohen to Chicago Cubs in minor league portion of Rule 5 draft.
[edit] 1947
June 25: Purchased INF Lonny Frey from the Cubs. Before 1947 Season: Acquired 2B Mel Hoderlein from Cubs in an unknown transaction.
[edit] 1945
July 27: Sold RHP Hank Borowy to the Cubs for $97,000.
[edit] 1942
November 2: Lost RHP George Washburn to Chicago Cubs in Rule 5 draft.
[edit] 1939
January 24: Sold OF Jim Gleeson to the Cubs for $25,000.
[edit] 1939
September 8: Sold C Clyde McCullough to the Cubs.
[edit] 1934
May 15: RHP Jim Weaver selected off waivers by the Chicago Cubs for $12,500.
[edit] 1913
September 23: Sold RHP George McConnell to the Cubs.
[edit] Rumored Deals Involving Chicago Cubs
During the trade deadline in 2000, there were heavy rumors that the Yankees were interested in Sammy Sosa, possibly for Alfonso Soriano. The Yankees ended up trading for David Justice instead without giving up Soriano who was later moved for Alex Rodriguez.
[edit] Players that Played for Both Major League Franchises
(From Baseball Reference Multi-Franchise Tool)
169 players including 88 pitchers[1] have played for both the Cubs and Yankees major league franchises through the 2008 season.
[edit] External Links
Baseball Reference Team History [1]
- ↑ "Players who played for Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees" Baseball-Reference.com http://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/multifranchise.cgi?level=franch&t1=CHC&t2=NYY&t3=&t4=&submit=Find+Players
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