Nolan Ryan returns to the Astros organization under a five-year personal services contract
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Nolan Ryan returns to the Astros organization under a five-year personal services contract

ByTom

2004 – Nolan Ryan returns to the Astros organization under a five-year personal services contract. Ryan and his sons own one team in the Astros farm system and plan to add another one in 2005 when the AAA affiliate moves to Round Rock, TX and the AA squad moves to Corpus Christi. 

Joe L. Brown replaces Branch Rickey, who stepped down as the Pirates’ general manager

Joe L. Brown replaces Branch Rickey, who stepped down as the Pirates’ general manager

ByThis Day in Baseball

Joe L. Brown replaces Branch Rickey, who stepped down as the Pirates’ general manager. During the five-year tenure of ‘Mahatma’, Pittsburgh endured three 100-loss seasons, but his contributions will help lead the team to a World Championship in 1960.