Manager Connie Mack retured from a recruitment trip saying he had signed “ten or twelve good, fast players” and that there would be both stars and surprises on the list. He added that he had signed only players who wouldn't “'bullfrog' it back to the National League tomorrow.” Still, catcher Ed McFarland, who had reputedly signed with the Athletics was, in fact, “bullfrogging” it back to the Phillies after having second thoughts.
The team was reputed to have signed left-handed pitcher Win Kellum.