1997 – The San Diego Padres acquire the rights to 27-year-old Japanese hard-throwing pitcher Hideki Irabu from the Chiba Lotte Marines. Irabu says he only wants to play for the New York Yankees and will force a trade to the Bronx Bombers.

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On January 12 1997 — 1997 – The San Diego Padres acquire the rights to 27-year-old Japanese hard-throwing pitcher Hideki Irabu from the Chiba Lotte Marines. Irabu says he only wants to play for the New York Yankees and will force a trade to the Bronx Bombers.

 

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