Joe Cannon - Timeline
Astros Trades & Transactions
| Jan 9, 1974: | 1. Drafted Joe Cannon(OF) in 1974 Supplemental Draft |
| Nov 27, 1978: | Traded Joe Cannon(OF), Pedro Hernandez and Mark Lemongello(P) to Tor-A for Alan Ashby(C) |
This Date in Astros History
| Nov 27, 1978: | Alan Ashby is acquired from Toronto for pitcher Mark Lemongello, outfielder Joe Cannon and a minor leaguer. Ashby becomes a stalwart in Houston for the next decade, hitting .252 and providing steady defense behind the plate. |