March 14, 1932
On March 14, 1932, the Cincinnati Reds acquire catcher Ernie Lombardi, outfielder Babe Herman, and infielder Wally Gilbert from the Brooklyn Dodgers for catcher Clyde Sukeforth and infielders Tony...
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On March 14, 1956, 50-year-old pitching star Satchel Paige signs a contract to play for the Birmingham Barons of the Negro National League. Paige also agrees to manage the team in 1956. trans
View ArticleMarch 13, 1981
On March 13, 1981, the California Angels sign free agent Rick Burleson to a six-year contract worth $4.2 million, making him the highest paid shortstop in the major leagues. The former Boston Red Sox’...
View ArticleMarch 12, 1934
On March 12, 1934, St. Louis Cardinals rookie Paul “Daffy” Dean ends his holdout. Dean will win 19 games for the Cardinals in his first major league season. trans
View ArticleDecember 31, 1969
On March 11, 1901, Baltimore Orioles manager John McGraw announces that he has signed a Cherokee Indian named “Tokohama” to play second base. In reality, Tokohama isn’t a Native American trans
View ArticleMarch 11, 1960
On March 11, 1960, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees signs a one-year contract worth $65,000. The new deal is a $7,000 cut in pay for Mantle, who batted .285 with 31 home runs and 75 RBIs for the...
View ArticleDecember 31, 1966
On December 31, 1966, the Houston Astros acquire Eddie Mathews from the Atlanta Braves as part of a five-player trade. A member of the Braves since 1952, Mathews hit 16 home runs in his final season...
View ArticleDecember 24, 1990
On December 24, 1990, the Montreal Expos trade longtime leadoff man Tim Raines to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Ivan Calderon and pitcher Barry Jones. In 12 seasons with the Expos, Raines...
View ArticleDecember 23, 1975
On December 23, 1975, arbitrator Peter Seitz declares Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally free agents. Both pitchers sat out the option years of their contracts in the hopes they would become free to...
View ArticleJanuary 05, 1984
On January 5, 1984, the New York Yankees sign future Hall of Famer Phil Niekro to a two-year contract. Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in the...
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