The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28

ByTom March 27, 1973February 13, 2021

The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28. In 1972, the Braves had acquired McLain from the Oakland Athletics in a straight-up swap for first baseman Orlando Cepeda. McLain won the American League Cy Young Award in 1968 and 1969.

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Jim Perry of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first player to approve of being traded under the new “ten and five” rule

ByThis Day in Baseball March 27, 1973September 6, 2024

On March 27, 1973, veteran pitcher Jim Perry of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first player to approve of being traded under the new “ten and five” rule. The Twins send Perry to the Detroit Tigers for pitcher Dan Fife and cash. Perry, a 24-game winner in 1970, will win 14 games for the Tigers…

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Day: March 27, 1973

The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28

Jim Perry of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first player to approve of being traded under the new “ten and five” rule

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