On March 27, 1987, the New York Mets make one of the best trades in franchise history. The Mets acquire pitcher David Cone from the Royals for catcher Ed Hearn and pitchers Rick Anderson and Mauro âGooseâ Gozzo. Cone will blossom as one of the National Leagueâs better starting pitchers, posting a 20-3 record forâŠ
1987 â The Philadelphia Phillies trade outfielder Gary Redus to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for pitcher Joe Cowley.
1987 â After an 0-for-8 start and three errors in the field, shortstop Dickie Thon walks out of training camp. Although Thon is able to successfully return to baseball, itâs the beginning of the end of his time in Houston. Blurred vision is cited as the reason for his walkout.
On March 6, 1987, prized free agent Andre Dawson signs a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs worth $650,000. The former Montreal Exposâ star had previously offered to sign a âblank checkâ contract with Chicago. because collusion prevents him from signing a contract at the market rate for his services. More on Baseball History and Player Contracts,âŠ
On March 19, 1887, future Hall of Famer JosĂ© MĂ©ndez is born in Cardenas, Cuba. Noted for his blazing fastball and sharp curve, MĂ©ndezâs career spanned from 1908 to 1926. As a player-manager with the Kansas City Monarchs, he led the Negro National League team to three consecutive pennants, from 1923 to 1925. He wasâŠ
Entertainer Danny Kaye, part owner of the Seattle Mariners, dies of heart failure in Los Angeles, California, at age 74.
Danny Kaye, the original owner of the Mariners, along with his partner Lester Smith from 1977 to 1981, dies of heart failure. The 74 year-old entertainer was a life-long fan of the Dodgers, recording a hit tune entitled The D-O-D-G-E-R-S Song, which detailed a fictitious encounter with the rivals Giants during the actual 1962 pennant race.
  On March 3, 1987, former Negro Leagues standout Ray Dandridge is elected to the Hall of Fame. Known for his power hitting ability and slick-fielding at third base, Dandridge starred for a number of Negro Leagues teams in the 1930s and 40s. He was the only player elected to the Hall of FameâŠ
1987 â Reliever Charley Kerfeld declares he will buy up 3,000 tickets per game to give away to charity causes. Without a discount, which the Astros didnât discuss, the cost for the seats would total as much as $1.6 million dollars. Unable to afford that on a $110,000 salary, Kerfeld backs down from the offer.
Charlie Kerfeld and the Astros finally agree on a one-year contract worth $110,037.37 and 37 boxes of orange Jello, planned to be used future pranks. The Houston reliever, who wears number 37, insisted he earned more than right-hander Jim DeShaies, and the relieverâs new deal pays him $37.37 more than his teammate.
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