According to a great article written by Mike Piazzi of SABR Research: Clancy turned down many opportunities to play in the majors (including A's and Cubs)........................... His reasoning:
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"What is the use of going to the large league when I can get more money in the Eastern League? What I am playing for is the money. If I can get the money I want I will play ball anywhere, and if I do not I will play ball where I can get the best salary.”