THIS DATE IN NY GIANTS HISTORY: MARCH 4, 1919

Giants’ manager John McGraw reluctantly grants Slim Sallee’s wish and sells him to the Reds, but the team will reacquire the southpaw late next season, selecting off him waivers from Cincinnati. During his five seasons with New York, ‘Scatter’ compiles a 42-23 (.646) record and an ERA of 2.26. (Nationalpastime.com)