After piloting the Giants for ten years and winning this season’s National League pennant, Dusty Baker, leaves the organization, inking a four-year deal to manage the Cubs. Chicago, a franchise which hasn’t been to the World Series since 1945, made it clear the 53 year-old three-time NL Manager of the Year was the team’s first choice to lead the way.

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After piloting the Giants for ten years and winning this season’s National League pennant, Dusty Baker, leaves the organization, inking a four-year deal to manage the Cubs. Chicago, a franchise which hasn’t been to the World Series since 1945, made it clear the 53 year-old three-time NL Manager of the Year was the team’s first choice to lead the way.

The New York Yankees and the Yomiuri Giants sign an agreement to form a working relationship. The organizations, being the most successful teams in their respective leagues, hope to establish scouting and marketing ties which will benefit both teams.

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The New York Yankees and the Yomiuri Giants sign an agreement to form a working relationship. The organizations, being the most successful teams in their respective leagues, hope to establish scouting and marketing ties which will benefit both teams.

The Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins and Colorado Rockies begin a three-team trade which sends starting pitcher Mike Hampton and outfielder Juan Pierre to Florida with catcher Charles Johnson, outfielder Preston Wilson, reliever Vic Darensbourg and infielder Pablo Ozuna to Colorado. The Marlins will send Hampton to the Braves on November 18th in exchange for pitching prospects Tim Spooneybarger and Ryan Baker.

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The Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins and Colorado Rockies begin a three-team trade which sends starting pitcher Mike Hampton and outfielder Juan Pierre to Florida with catcher Charles Johnson, outfielder Preston Wilson, reliever Vic Darensbourg and infielder Pablo Ozuna to Colorado. The Marlins will send Hampton to the Braves on November 18th in exchange for pitching prospects Tim Spooneybarger and Ryan Baker.