1987 – The Philadelphia Phillies trade outfielder Gary Redus to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for pitcher Joe Cowley.
1987 – The Philadelphia Phillies trade outfielder Gary Redus to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for pitcher Joe Cowley.
Dickie Thon walks out of training camp
1987 – After an 0-for-8 start and three errors in the field, shortstop Dickie Thon walks out of training camp. Although Thon is able to successfully return to baseball, it’s the beginning of the end of his time in Houston. Blurred vision is cited as the reason for his walkout.
Andre Dawson signs a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs worth $650,000.
On March 6, 1987, prized free agent Andre Dawson signs a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs worth $650,000. The former Montreal Expos’ star had previously offered to sign a “blank check” contract with Chicago. because collusion prevents him from signing a contract at the market rate for his services. More on Baseball History and Player Contracts,…
Danny Kaye, the original owner of the Mariners, along with his partner Lester Smith from 1977 to 1981, dies of heart failure
Danny Kaye, the original owner of the Mariners, along with his partner Lester Smith from 1977 to 1981, dies of heart failure. The 74 year-old entertainer was a life-long fan of the Dodgers, recording a hit tune entitled The D-O-D-G-E-R-S Song, which detailed a fictitious encounter with the rivals Giants during the actual 1962 pennant race.
Negro Leagues standout Ray Dandridge is elected to the Hall of Fame
On March 3, 1987, former Negro Leagues standout Ray Dandridge is elected to the Hall of Fame. Known for his power hitting ability and slick-fielding at third base, Dandridge starred for a number of Negro Leagues teams in the 1930s and 40s. He was the only player elected to the Hall of Fame…
Entertainer Danny Kaye, part owner of the Seattle Mariners, dies of heart failure in Los Angeles, California, at age 74.
Entertainer Danny Kaye, part owner of the Seattle Mariners, dies of heart failure in Los Angeles, California, at age 74.
1987 – Reliever Charley Kerfeld declares he will buy up 3,000 tickets per game to give away to charity causes. Without a discount, which the Astros didn’t discuss, the cost for the seats would total as much as $1.6 million dollars. Unable to afford that on a $110,000 salary, Kerfeld backs down from the offer.
1987 – Reliever Charley Kerfeld declares he will buy up 3,000 tickets per game to give away to charity causes. Without a discount, which the Astros didn’t discuss, the cost for the seats would total as much as $1.6 million dollars. Unable to afford that on a $110,000 salary, Kerfeld backs down from the offer.
Charlie Kerfeld and the Astros finally agree on a one-year contract worth $110,037.37 and 37 boxes of orange Jello, planned to be used future pranks. The Houston reliever, who wears number 37, insisted he earned more than right-hander Jim DeShaies, and the reliever’s new deal pays him $37.37 more than his teammate.
Charlie Kerfeld and the Astros finally agree on a one-year contract worth $110,037.37 and 37 boxes of orange Jello, planned to be used future pranks. The Houston reliever, who wears number 37, insisted he earned more than right-hander Jim DeShaies, and the reliever’s new deal pays him $37.37 more than his teammate.
The owner of a Houston sports bar begins a campaign to raise $70,000 for Astros slugger Glenn Davis. That’s what separates the Astros and Davis on a one-year contract, according to his agent Gerry Hunsicker. The two sides would eventually agree to meet roughly halfway. Davis is humbled by the public’s show of support but declines taking their money.
1987 – The owner of a Houston sports bar begins a campaign to raise $70,000 for Astros slugger Glenn Davis. That’s what separates the Astros and Davis on a one-year contract, according to his agent Gerry Hunsicker. The two sides would eventually agree to meet roughly halfway. Davis is humbled by the public’s show of support but declines taking their money.
Commissioner Peter Ueberroth bans pitcher LaMarr Hoyt from Major League Baseball for the 1987 season
1987 – Commissioner Peter Ueberroth bans pitcher LaMarr Hoyt from Major League Baseball for the 1987 season due to multiple drug-related incidents during the past year. The penalty will be reduced to 60 days and the San Diego Padres will be ordered to reinstate him by an arbitrator.
