In the first big move of the offseason, the Tigers trade three talented pitching prospects, Humberto Sanchez, Kevin Whelan, and Anthony Claggett, to the Yankees for Gary Sheffield. The deal, which includes a two-year, $28 million contract extension through 2009, reunites the outfield slugger with his 1997 World Series champion Marlins general manager (Dave Dombrowski) and field manager (Jim Leyland).

On November 10, 2006 — In the first big move of the offseason, the Tigers trade three talented pitching prospects, Humberto Sanchez, Kevin Whelan, and Anthony Claggett, to the Yankees for Gary Sheffield. Sheffield, in his final option year with the Yankees, missed much of the 2006 season with a wrist injury. The deal, which includes a two-year, $28 million contract extension through 2009, reunites the outfield slugger with his 1997 World Series champion Marlins general manager (Dave Dombrowski) and field manager (Jim Leyland).

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The Twins beat the Yankees, 5 – 3, in 10 innings, on Bob Allison’s pinch three-run homer, sending the Yankees to the cellar in the American League. In his last plate appearance of the year, Mickey Mantle whiffs and becomes the first player to strike out 1,500 times in his career.

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Alfred “Army Cooper, pitching for the Kansas City Monarchs, carries a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Chicago American Giants. After walking the bases full with one out, Cooper is removed, and Chet Brewer comes in to hold the Giants, finishing the no-hitter and the 4-0 victory.

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