1898 – New York Giants president Andrew Freedman renews his team’s lease on the Polo Grounds for the next 10 years.

On December 1, 1898 — 1898 – New York Giants president Andrew Freedman renews his team’s lease on the Polo Grounds for the next 10 years.

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In an effort to replace Billy Wagner, who joined the Mets as a free agent earlier in the week, the Phillies sign right-hander Tom Gordon to be the team’s closer. The 38 year-old former Yankee set up man agrees to an $18 million, three-year deal to hurl for the City of Brotherly Love.

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