On December 7, 1995, The Yankees obtain 1B Tino Martinezā P Jeff Nelsonā and minor league P Jim Mecir from the Mariners in exchange for P Sterling Hitchcock and 3B Russ Davis. In a memorable dayā Martinez signs a five-yearā $20.25 million contractā Tino Martinez celebrates his 28th birthday, and the birth of his Third child, his daughter, Victoria. Martinez will replace the retiring Don Mattingly and help the Yankees to World Championships in 1996, ā98, ā99, and 2000.
