1988 – The Baltimore Orioles trade third baseman Ray Knight to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for pitcher Mark Thurmond.
1988 – The Baltimore Orioles trade third baseman Ray Knight to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for pitcher Mark Thurmond.
1988 – Unwanted in Houston, 40-year-old Jose Cruz signs with the New York Yankees, ending an impressive 13-year run as an Astro. Houston will receive a compensation draft pick for the free agent signing.
1988 – Unwanted in Houston, 40-year-old Jose Cruz signs with the New York Yankees, ending an impressive 13-year run as an Astro. Houston will receive a compensation draft pick for the free agent signing.
Chicago pass legislation that will allow lights at Wrigley Field
On February 23, 1988, lawmakers in Chicago pass legislation that will allow lights at Wrigley Field. By a vote of 29-19, Chicago’s anti-noise laws are officially repealed, paving the way for the playing 18 night games through the year 2002 night at Wrigley field. The legislation prohibits beer sales after 9:20 p.m. and organ music…
1988 – The San Diego Padres sign veteran SS Dickie Thon, released by Houston last month.
1988 – The San Diego Padres sign veteran SS Dickie Thon, released by Houston last month.
San Diego Padres trade reliever Rich Gossage
1988 – The San Diego Padres trade reliever Rich Gossage to the Chicago Cubs for infielder Keith Moreland in a deal that also includes a pair of minor league players.
The A’s sign a one-year deal with free agent Don Baylor
The A’s sign a one-year deal with free agent Don Baylor. The 39 year-old designated hitter will appear in 92 games, hitting .220 for the American League champs before retiring at the end of the season.
Dickie Thon makes a comback
1988 – Shortstop Dickie Thon, who retired during the 1987 season because of vision problems, is removed from Houston’s “unable to perform” list and granted free agency. He later signs with San Diego and resumes his big league career.
