St. Louis Trades Crain for Detroit's Christianson Tuesday, October 22nd , 1974 Trade winds have been blowing through St. Louis. This time, a deal has materialized between the Pioneers and Dynamos. According to sources inside the organization, St. Louis will ship 23-year old minor league 2B George Crain to Detroit for 35-year old RHP Charlie Christianson.
Christianson has posted a career 18-and-22 record with 14 saves and a 5.06 ERA.