What was to be the final Hall of Fame Game is cancelled due to severe thunderstorms in Cooperstown, NY. The Hall of Fame Game was the last exhibition contest on the major league schedule.

ByTom

What was to be the final Hall of Fame Game is cancelled due to severe thunderstorms in Cooperstown, NY. The Hall of Fame Game was the last exhibition contest on the major league schedule.

The Seattle Mariners fire general manager Bill Bavasi with the Mariners having the worst record in baseball. Vice-President Lee Pelekoudas takes over the job. Bavasi was criticized for the signings or acquisitions of Jarrod Washburn (20-36 with Seattle), Carlos Silva (3-7), Erik Bedard (4-4) and 1B Richie Sexson.

ByTom

The Seattle Mariners fire general manager Bill Bavasi with the Mariners having the worst record in baseball. Vice-President Lee Pelekoudas takes over the job. Bavasi was criticized for the signings or acquisitions of Jarrod Washburn (20-36 with Seattle), Carlos Silva (3-7), Erik Bedard (4-4) and 1B Richie Sexson.