New York Yankees acquire first baseman Tino Martinez and pitcher Jeff Nelson from the Seattle Mariners
On December 7, 1995, The Yankees obtain 1B Tino Martinezâ P Jeff Nelsonâ and minor league P Jim Mecir from the Mariners in exchange for P Sterling Hitchcock and 3B Russ Davis. In a memorable dayâ Martinez signs a five-yearâ $20.25 million contractâ 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, â98, â99, and 2000.