Pitcher Wayne Garland, the major leagues’ first millionaire free agent, is waived by the Cleveland Indians with five seasons remaining on his 10-year contract. Garland posted a 3-7 record with a 5.79 ERA in 1981.

ByTom January 29, 1982October 18, 2019

Pitcher Wayne Garland, the major leagues’ first millionaire free agent, is waived by the Cleveland Indians with five seasons remaining on his 10-year contract. Garland posted a 3-7 record with a 5.79 ERA in 1981.

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New York Yankees name Graig Nettles team captain

ByThis Day in Baseball January 29, 1982August 26, 2024

On January 29, 1982, the New York Yankees name Graig Nettles the 6th team captain. Nettles becomes the first Yankee captain since Thurman Munson, who was killed in a 1979 plane crash. The honor was held by only two other players in the last 40 years. The slick-fielding veteran third baseman is the American League…

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Day: January 29, 1982

Pitcher Wayne Garland, the major leagues’ first millionaire free agent, is waived by the Cleveland Indians with five seasons remaining on his 10-year contract. Garland posted a 3-7 record with a 5.79 ERA in 1981.

New York Yankees name Graig Nettles team captain

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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