Third baseman Jim O’Rourke signs with the Buffalo Bisons
1881 – Third baseman Jim O’Rourke signs with the Buffalo Bisons. He boasts that the contract is for $2,000, Buffalo puts the figure at $1,300.
George Wright signs a contract to play for the Boston Red Caps after sitting out the 1880 season
February 22 – George Wright signs a contract to play for the Boston Red Caps after sitting out the 1880 season. Wright will only play part-time in order to devote more time to his sporting goods business.
The Providence Grays sign Charley Radbourn
February 7 – The Providence Grays sign Charley Radbourn. Radbourn played for the Buffalo Bisons in 1880, but only played the field in 6 games and did not pitch at all due to an arm injury.
