Joe Cannon, 26 years old, 6'2", 185 pounds. Bats left, throws right.
Summoned from Syracuse in June, helped save game against Yankees, robbing Graig Nettles of HR with a leaping catch to spoil Billy Martin's return...Acquired in trade from Astros...Houston's top pick in January, 1974, draft...Excellent speed on the bases...Named to International League all-star team in '78.
Butch Edge, 23 years old, 6'4", 190 pounds. Bats right, throws right.
Was 3-3 in eight games with Jays in '79...Plucked from Brewers' farm system in expansion draft...Was Milwaukee's No. 1 pick in June, 1974, draft...Strikeout artist in the minor leagues...Has outstanding arm and fine minor-league credentials...Has shown steady improvement.
THE REALITY
Cannon played in the majors from 1977-80 (4 seasons) for Houston and Toronto. Career: .176, 1 HR, 11 RBI.
Edge pitched in the majors in 1979 (1 season) for Toronto. Career: 3-4, 5.23 (W-L, ERA).
