1972 MLB February Offseason Recap
There is nothing to speak of as no transactions took place in February.
Editor’s note: This is a fictional account of this history of Major League Baseball beginning in 1968. This narrative was created by playing Out of the Park Baseball 19. For an introduction to this dynasty, visit: https://medium.com/historical-sports-gaming/re-writing-mlb-history-an-introduction-5800441d7e3
Typically, there is some movement in MLB during the month of February as a trade or two will typically go through. In 1972, however, absolutely nothing newsworthy happened, as you can see below. So instead of a news brief, enjoy this list of the 1971 minor league champions. There will be a lot more to talk about with the 1972 MLB season preview next month.
MLB Free Agent Signings in February — None
MLB Trades in February — None
1971 Minor League List of Champions
American Association (AAA) —Iowa Oaks (OAK) defeat Denver Bears (WSH/TEX) 4–1
International League (AAA) — Tidewater Tides (NYM) defeat Richmond Braves (ATL) 4–2
Pacific Coast League (AAA) — Phoenix Giants (SF) defeat Tacoma Twins (MIN) 4–2
Eastern League (AA) — West Haven Yankees (NYY) defeat Sherbrooke Pirates (PIT) 4–2
California League (A) — Bakersfield Dodgers (LA) defeat Lodi Padres (SD) 4–0
Carolina League (A) — Lynchburg Twins (MIN) defeat Burlington Senators (WSH/TEX) 4–3
Florida State League (A) — Orlando Twins (MIN) defeat Ft. Lauderdale Yankees (NYY) 4–1
Midwest League (A) — Cedar Rapids Cardinals (STL) defeat Danville Warriors (MIL) 4–2
Western Carolinas League (A) — Greenville Red Sox (BOS) defeat Sumter Astros (HOU) 4–2
Appalachian League (BC) — Johnson City Yankees (NYY) defeat Pulaski Phillies (PHI) 4–3
Gulf Coast League (BC) — GCL Indians (CLE) defeat GCL Cardinals (STL) 4–3
New York-Penn League (BC) —Newark Co-Pilots (MIL) defeat Williamsport Red Sox (BOS) 4–2
Northwest League (BC) — Tri-City Padres (SD) defeat Coos-Bay North Bend A’s (OAK) 4–2
Pioneer League (BC) — Magic Valley Cowboys (ATL) defeat Caldwell Cubs (CUB) 4–2
NOTE: Results from the Dixie Association in AA are unavailable. The league has dissolved for 1972 after one year, with the Southern League and Texas League operating as separate entities again.
