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.