The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews.
1978 – The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews.
The San Diego Padres fire manager Alvin Dark, replacing him with pitching coach Roger Craig. Dark becomes the second manager ever fired during spring training. Phil Cavarretta, fired by the Chicago Cubs in 1954, was the other.
1978 – The San Diego Padres fire manager Alvin Dark, replacing him with pitching coach Roger Craig. Dark becomes the second manager ever fired during spring training. Phil Cavarretta, fired by the Chicago Cubs in 1954, was the other.
Cincinnati Reds wear special green uniforms to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day
On March 17, 1978, the Cincinnati Reds wear special green uniforms to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day. Although the Reds will never use the uniforms in regular-season play. The good luck of the Irish works and the Reds beat the New York Yankees, 9 – 2. The St. Louis Cardinals, among other teams, will be next…
high-priced free agent Andy Messersmith separates his shoulder in an exhibition game for the New York Yankees
On March 16, 1978, high-priced free agent Andy Messersmith separates his shoulder in an exhibition game for the New York Yankees. A 20-game winner both for the Angels and Dodgers, Messersmith will never win a game for the Yankees. He will pitch one more season in 1979 before retiring. Messersmith will however leave an impact…
Oakland A’s trade star pitcher Vida Blue to the San Francisco Giants for seven player
On March 15, 1978, the Oakland A’s trade star pitcher Vida Blue to the San Francisco Giants for seven players and nearly $400,000 in cash. In exchange for Blue, the A’s acquire catcher Gary Alexander, infielder Mario Guerrero, outfielder Gary Thomasson, and pitchers Dave Heaverlo, Phil Huffman, John Henry Johnson, and Alan Wirth….
The Reggie candy bar is introduced
February 22, 1978 – World Series hero Reggie Jackson introduces. The Reggie candy bar is introduced at a press conference & luncheon at the Plaza Hotel in NYC.
The Milwaukee Brewers reacquire Gorman Thomas from the Texas Rangers
1978 – The Milwaukee Brewers purchase slugger Gorman Thomas from the Texas Rangers. He will blossom as a hitter in his second tour of duty with the Brew Crew.
Under the financial reorganization of the club, Steve O’Neill becomes the principal owner of the Cleveland Indians.
1978 – Under the financial reorganization of the club, Steve O’Neill becomes the principal owner of the Cleveland Indians.
Bowie Kuhn cancels Vida Blue trade for Dave Revering
On January 30, 1978, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn cancels the recent trade that sent Vida Blue from the Oakland A’s to the Cincinnati Reds for first baseman Dave Revering and $1.75 million in cash. Believing that the A’s did not receive adequate compensation, Kuhn recommends that the trade be restructured. On February 25, the A’s will…
Former pitcher Addie Joss and former executive Larry MacPhail are voted into the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee.
Former pitcher Addie Joss and former executive Larry MacPhail are voted into the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee.
