The twins trade their 3rd opening day starter in a month

The twins trade their 3rd opening day starter in a month

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May 12, 1982, The Minnesota Twins trade Roger Erickson and Butch Wynegar to the New York Yankees for Pete Filson, Larry Milbourne, John Pacella, and cash. People in Minnesota are upset. In the first month of the season, Twins owner Calvin Griffith has traded three Opening Day starters in Wynegar, Roy Smalley, and Rob WIlfong,…

Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals
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Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals

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May 12, 1982 – At Royal Stadium, Milwaukee Brewers Paul Molitor hits 3 solo home runs, 2 off Dennis Leonard, including a leadoff home run, and his third off Dan Quisenberry in the 9th. But Milwaukee loses 9-7 to Kansas City as Hal McRae and Greg Pryor drive in three runs each. Molitor will say,…