Dr. Bobby Brown, who played 3B for the Yankees before embarking on a successful medical career, is elected president of the American League by the club owners.
Ill-advisedly, the Dodgers send pitching prospect Sid Fernandez and SS Ross Jones to the Mets in exchange for relief pitcher Carlos Diaz and utility player Bob Bailor.
In a complicated three-team swap‚ pitcher Scott Sanderson is traded from the Expos to the Cubs. Montreal receives pitcher Gary Lucas from San Diego‚ and the Padres get P Craig Lefferts‚ 1B-OF Carmelo Martinez and 3B Fritzie Connally from Chicago, and IF Al Newman from Montreal.
The Mariners trade 2B Tony Bernazard to the Indians for OF Gorman Thomas and IF Jack Perconte.
The Reds sign their first major free agent: OF Dave Parker‚ who accepts a two-year contract.
The Royals trade P Mike Armstrong and minor league C Duane Dewey to the Yankees for slugger Steve Balboni and P Roger Erickson.
1983 – The Pirates trade OF Mike Easler to the Red Sox for lefthanded starter John Tudor.
1983 – The Phillies trade veteran 1B Tony Perez to Cincinnati for a player to be named later.
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