2008 – 44-year-old Randy Johnson, a five-time Cy Young Award winner, signs with his hometown San Francisco Giants for $8 million (with $5 million in incentives) for one season. Johnson is five wins shy of 300 for his career.

 

On December 26, 2008 — 2008 – 44-year-old Randy Johnson, a five-time Cy Young Award winner, signs with his hometown San Francisco Giants for $8 million (with $5 million in incentives) for one season. Johnson is five wins shy of 300 for his career.

 


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Sources:

Baseball Reference December 26

SABR Games Project

National Pastime December 26

National Pastime December 26

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Retro Sheet