26.5.09

SP Theo Murrell Signs Contract with Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY. December 30, 1916 - The euphoria surrounding a big name deal can sometimes overshadow the deal itself. Occasionally a team will mortgage its future to make a big splash, though no one in Brooklyn was worried about that today as the club finalized terms with Theo Murrell.

Murrell will earn $44,070 per year over 2 years.

In his career Murrell has fanned 795 batters and walked 356 in 1306.2 innings of work. His lifetime won-lost record is 80 victories and 73 defeats with a 2.96 ERA and opposing hitters have compiled a .253 against him.

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