Expos trade Randy Johnson for Mark Langston
Expos trade Randy Johnson for Mark Langston
Cincinnati Reds sign Cincinnati native Kent Tekulve
March 30, 1989 The Cincinnati Reds sign Cincinnati native Kent Tekulve. Tekulve appears in 37 games and notches the last of his 184 career saves. His first appearance was against the Montreal Expos in 1974 and his final appearance was against the Expos in 1989. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about…
1The Pittsburgh Pirates acquiring shortstop Jay Bell from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for fellow shortstop Felix Fermin
1989 – The Pittsburgh Pirates make one of their better trades in recent memory, acquiring shortstop Jay Bell from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for fellow shortstop Felix Fermin. Bell will serve as the Pirates’ starting shortstop for the next eight seasons, twice leading the National League in fielding percentage.
New York Yankees acquire Mel Hall when they realize Dave Winfield will miss season
On March 19, 1989, the New York Yankees, realizing that slugger Dave Winfield will miss the season after undergoing back surgery next week for central disc herniation, acquire outfielder Mel Hall from the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees surrender catcher Joel Skinner and a minor leaguer. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories…
Orel Hershiser becomes the first player in major league history to sign a contract that calls for a $3 million salary
1989 – Orel Hershiser becomes the first player in major league history to sign a contract that calls for a $3 million salary by inking a three-year, $7.9 million contract with the Dodgers that will pay him $3,166,667 in 1991.
The Astros acquire veteran righthander Rick Rhoden from the Yankees for three minor leaguers
The Astros acquire veteran righthander Rick Rhoden from the Yankees for three minor leaguers. Rhoden starts 20 games and wins just two during his final season in a 15-year career.
The Red Sox trade 1B-OF Todd Benzinger, P Jeff Sellers, and a player to be named later to the Reds for 1B Nick Esasky and P Rob Murphy.
1988 – The Red Sox trade 1B-OF Todd Benzinger, P Jeff Sellers, and a player to be named later to the Reds for 1B Nick Esasky and P Rob Murphy.
Los Angeles Dodgers acquire first baseman Eddie Murray from the Baltimore Orioles
Los Angeles Dodgers acquire first baseman Eddie Murray from the Baltimore Orioles
Leaving the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, free agent second baseman Steve Sax signs a three-year deal with the New York Yankees.
1988 – Leaving the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, free agent second baseman Steve Sax signs a three-year deal with the New York Yankees.
The Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell
The Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell, who will be dealt, along with a player to be named [Freddie Toliver], to the Yankees in July. The midseason swap will bring Don Schulze and Mike Pagliarulo to San Diego.
