Ozzie Smith agrees to go to the Cardinals

ByTom February 11, 1982February 9, 2024

Ozzie Smith agrees to go to the Cardinals to complete the December deal that finally sends Gary Templeton to the Padres. An outside arbitrator, Tom Roberts, will determine ‘the Wizard of Oz’s’ Cardinal salary before the season starts, awarding the light-hitting Gold Glove shortstop $450,000, rather than the $750,000 he requested.

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Day: February 11, 1982

Ozzie Smith agrees to go to the Cardinals

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