New York Yankees acquire All-Star second baseman Chuck Knoblauch

On February 6, 1998, the New York Yankees acquire All-Star second baseman Chuck Knoblauch from the Minnesota Twins for pitcher Eric Milton, shortstop Christian Guzman, two other minor leaguers, and $3 million in cash. Knoblauch will bat .265 with 17 home runs in 1998 and help the Yankees to the World Championship.