Feb. 1, 1965 - The San Francisco Giants traded Billy O’Dell, lefthanded pitcher, to the Milwaukee Braves today for Ed Bailey (pictured), a lefthanded-hitting catcher who was one of the most popular players in San Francisco when he was a Giant from 1961 through 1963. San Francisco traded Bailey to the Braves on Dec. 3, 1963, as part of a seven-player deal.
O’Dell, 33, became a Giant in a 1959 trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
Bailey played in 95 games last season, hit .262, drove in 34 runs, and hit five home runs. O’Dell had an 8-7 record.
Bailey, who had a multitude of injuries last season, said today that he’s feeling great.
“Hey,” he shouted over the long-distance telephone from Knoxville, Tenn., “I just got the word from Chub Feeney. He says I’m back with the troops! That’s terrific news.
“I got hurt a lot last season. I hurt my leg and my right thumb, and I kept banging fouls off my foot. Why, I missed a whole series at Candlestick last year on account of a sore foot. I could hardly walk for a week. And I tore a hamstring against the Phillies and then reinjured it against the Cards. But I’ll tell you, I’m okay now.”
John McHale, the Braves’ general manager, said: “O’Dell will provide us with the left-handed help we need in the bullpen.”
“I’m very happy to get O’Dell,” added Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan. “His experience and ability should help us a lot.”

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