Red Sox veteran Mike Greenwell signs a one-year contract to play for the Hanshin Tigers. The Sox had designated him for assignment on October 15th, so his leaving Boston after 10 years was inevitable.

 

On December 18, 1996 — Red Sox veteran Mike Greenwell signs a one-year contract to play for the Hanshin Tigers. The Sox had designated him for assignment on October 15th, so his leaving Boston after 10 years was inevitable.

 


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Sources:

Baseball Reference December 18

SABR Games Project

National Pastime December 18

National Pastime December 18

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