The Cardinals trade outfielder J.D. Drew along with catcher Eli Marrero to the Braves for three hurlers, Ray King, Jason Marquis, and Adam Wainwright. Atlanta’s new outfielder will have a solid season but will stay with the team for only one season.

ByTom

The Cardinals trade outfielder J.D. Drew along with catcher Eli Marrero to the Braves for three hurlers, Ray King, Jason Marquis, and Adam Wainwright. Atlanta’s new outfielder will have a solid season but will stay with the team for only one season.

The Voice of the Milwaukee Braves, radio broadcaster Earl Gillespie, died in West Allis at age 81
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The Voice of the Milwaukee Braves, radio broadcaster Earl Gillespie, died in West Allis at age 81

ByThis Day in Baseball

On December 12, 2003 – The Voice of the Milwaukee Braves, radio broadcaster Earl Gillespie, died in West Allis at age 81. Earl had also called games of the Green Bay Packers, the Marquette football Warriors, Wisconsin Badger football, and the Milwaukee Hawks basketball. You can listen to dozens of his games on our YouTube…

The Royals sign 18-year veteran Benito Santiago (279, 11, 56) to a two-year deal. Kansas City hopes the veteran catcher, who is a three-time Gold Glove winner, will provide help to the team’s young pitching staff with his experience.

ByTom

The Royals sign 18-year veteran Benito Santiago (279, 11, 56) to a two-year deal. Kansas City hopes the veteran catcher, who is a three-time Gold Glove winner, will provide help to the team’s young pitching staff with his experience.

Andy Pettitte inks a three-year, $31.5 million deal with his “hometown” Astros. The 31-year-old Texan, who compiled a 149-78 won-loss record with a 3.94 ERA during his nine-year stint in pinstripes, turned down better offers to stay with the Yankees or go to the rival Red Sox.

Andy Pettitte inks a three-year, $31.5 million deal with his “hometown” Astros. The 31-year-old Texan, who compiled a 149-78 won-loss record with a 3.94 ERA during his nine-year stint in pinstripes, turned down better offers to stay with the Yankees or go to the rival Red Sox.

ByTom

Andy Pettitte inks a three-year, $31.5 million deal with his “hometown” Astros. The 31-year-old Texan, who compiled a 149-78 won-loss record with a 3.94 ERA during his nine-year stint in pinstripes, turned down better offers to stay with the Yankees or go to the rival Red Sox.

2003 – Kazuo Matsui, a Japanese seven-time All-Star shortstop, agrees to a three-year $20.1-million deal with the Mets. Twenty-eight-year-old “Little” Matsui hit .305 with 33 home runs while driving in 84 runs last season with the Seibu Lions.

ByTom

2003 – Kazuo Matsui, a Japanese seven-time All-Star shortstop, agrees to a three-year $20.1-million deal with the Mets. Twenty-eight-year-old “Little” Matsui hit .305 with 33 home runs while driving in 84 runs last season with the Seibu Lions.

The Red Sox announce the signing of Terry Francona to a three-year deal, with an option for a fourth, to be the team’s manager

The Red Sox announce the signing of Terry Francona to a three-year deal, with an option for a fourth, to be the team’s manager

ByTom

The Red Sox announce the signing of Terry Francona to a three-year deal, with an option for a fourth, to be the team’s manager. The 44 year-old former Phillies’ skipper replaces Grady Little, who became the scourge of Red Sox Nation after failing to remove Pedro Martinez in Game 7 of the ALCS.

Mike Lowell signs a four-year, $32 million deal with the Marlins. The All-Star third baseman’s contract, however, reverts to a one-year deal with a player option for 2005 if the teams fail to secure financing for a new ballpark by November 1, 2004.

ByTom

Mike Lowell signs a four-year, $32 million deal with the Marlins. The All-Star third baseman’s contract, however, reverts to a one-year deal with a player option for 2005 if the teams fail to secure financing for a new ballpark by November 1, 2004.

Uncertain of re-signing starter Kevin Millwood, the Philadelphia Phillies trade reliever Carlos Silva, infielder Nick Punto, and pitcher Danny Mota to the Minnesota Twins for starter Eric Milton. Milton, who missed most of last season after knee surgery, will join the starting rotation which will includes Randy Wolf, Vicente Padilla and Brett Myers.

ByTom

Uncertain of re-signing starter Kevin Millwood, the Philadelphia Phillies trade reliever Carlos Silva, infielder Nick Punto, and pitcher Danny Mota to the Minnesota Twins for starter Eric Milton. Milton, who missed most of last season after knee surgery, will join the starting rotation which will includes Randy Wolf, Vicente Padilla and Brett Myers.

Hoping to add punch to their outfield, the A’s trade catcher Ramon Hernandez and disgruntled flychaser Terrence Long to the Padres for outfielder Mark Kotsay. The deal is contingent upon Kotsay’s back gets a clean bill of health.

ByTom

Hoping to add punch to their outfield, the A’s trade catcher Ramon Hernandez and disgruntled flychaser Terrence Long to the Padres for outfielder Mark Kotsay. The deal is contingent upon Kotsay’s back gets a clean bill of health.