Free agent IF/OF Tony Phillips and the Chicago White Sox agree to a $4.3 million, two-year contract.
Free agent IF/OF Tony Phillips and the Chicago White Sox agree to a $4.3 million, two-year contract.
The San Francisco Giants sign much-acclaimed amateur free agent Osvaldo Fernandez
The San Francisco Giants sign much-acclaimed amateur free agent Osvaldo Fernandez. The Cuban national squad’s All-Star pitcher, who defected as his club played Team USA in Tennessee, will post a disappointing 10-17 record during two seasons with the Giants.
Major League Baseball Approves Inter League Play
On January 16, 1996, major league baseball’s executive council approves a history-making first: inter-league play for the 1997 season. The Players’ Association will eventually give its approval, enabling geographic rivals like the Mets and Yankees, Cubs and White Sox, and Angels and Dodgers to play each other during the regular season.
Cuban defector Livan Hernandez agrees to a $4.5 million four-year deal, which includes a record $2.5 million bonus, to pitch for the Marlins. The 20 year-old right-hander, known as ‘El Duque,’ will post a mediocre 24-24 record during his four years with the club, but will play a pivotal role in the team’s 1997 World Championship, winning both of his World Series starts.
Cuban defector Livan Hernandez agrees to a $4.5 million four-year deal, which includes a record $2.5 million bonus, to pitch for the Marlins. The 20 year-old right-hander, known as ‘El Duque,’ will post a mediocre 24-24 record during his four years with the club, but will play a pivotal role in the team’s 1997 World Championship, winning both of his World Series starts.
1996 – The Boston Red Sox trade pitcher Rheal Cormier, first baseman Ryan McGuire and minor league pitcher Shayne Bennett to the Montreal Expos in exchange for shortstop Wil Cordero and pitcher Bryan Eversgerd.
1996 – The Boston Red Sox trade pitcher Rheal Cormier, first baseman Ryan McGuire and minor league pitcher Shayne Bennett to the Montreal Expos in exchange for shortstop Wil Cordero and pitcher Bryan Eversgerd.
1996 – Free agent IF Mike Gallego is signed by the Cardinals. In other transactions, Atlanta trades OF Mike Kelly to Cincinnati for minor league pitcher Chad Fox, and Oakland sends P Todd Stottlemyre to the Cardinals in exchange for P Jay Witasick and three prospects.
1996 – Free agent IF Mike Gallego is signed by the Cardinals. In other transactions, Atlanta trades OF Mike Kelly to Cincinnati for minor league pitcher Chad Fox, and Oakland sends P Todd Stottlemyre to the Cardinals in exchange for P Jay Witasick and three prospects.
Baseball Writers’ Association of America fails to elect a single player to the Hall of Fame
On January 8, 1996, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America fails to elect a single player to the Hall of Fame. Phil Niekro and Don Sutton, who receive the highest number of votes, will win election to the Hall in 1997 and 1998, respectively.
1996 – Free agent first baseman Paul Sorrento is signed by the Seattle Mariners.
1996 – Free agent first baseman Paul Sorrento is signed by the Seattle Mariners.
The Red Sox sign free-agent hurler Jamie Moyer. The 33 year-old southpaw will compile a 7-1 record for Boston before being traded to Seattle in July for outfielder Darren Bragg, where he will enjoy a pair of 20-game victory seasons en route to winning over 100 games during his 11-year tenure with the Mariners.
On January 2, 1996 The Red Sox sign free-agent hurler Jamie Moyer. The 33 year-old southpaw will compile a 7-1 record for Boston before being traded to Seattle in July for outfielder Darren Bragg, where he will enjoy a pair of 20-game victory seasons en route to winning over 100 games during his 11-year tenure…
