On January 30, 1987, the Oakland A’s acquire veteran third baseman Ron Cey from the Chicago Cubs for infielder Luis Quinones. Nicknamed “The Penguin,” Cey will hit .221 for the A’s in 1987 – his final major league season. Nicknamed the ‘Penguin’, Cey will be released after playing 45 games and hitting .221 for Oakland,…
1987 – Boston Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs avoids going to salary arbitration for the third consecutive year by signing a three-year contract worth over $5 million.
Free agent pitcher Vida Blue comes to terms with the Oakland Athletics, but will surprise the team next month by announcing his retirement.
Free agent outfielder Gary Roenicke, who spent last season with the Yankees after eight years with Baltimore, is signed by the Atlanta Braves.
On January 14, 1987, the baseball writers elect Catfish Hunter and Billy Williams to the Hall of Fame. Hunter, a five-time 20-game winner, won 224 games during a 15-year career. He reached 200 victories before age 31 and he was the first to do so since 1915. Hunter also pitched on five World Championship teams…
On January 8, 1987, several high-profile free agents are not signed by a midnight deadline, and thus will not be eligible to re-sign with their clubs until May 1, unless another team offers them a contract. The players: Doyle Alexander, Bob Boone, Andre Dawson, Rich Gedman, Ron Guidry, Toby Harrah, Bob Horner, Lance Parrish, Tim…
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