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2006 – Jeff Bagwell officially retires after a brilliant 15-year career that leaves him as the franchise leader in home runs (449), RBIs (1,529) and extra-base hits (969). He had a lifetime batting average of .297. Bagwell will continue to work with the Astros under a personal services contract. 

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2006 – Jeff Bagwell officially retires after a brilliant 15-year career that leaves him as the franchise leader in home runs (449), RBIs (1,529) and extra-base hits (969). He had a lifetime batting average of .297. Bagwell will continue to work with the Astros under a personal services contract. 

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2006

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Major League Season Recap 2006 World Series – St. Louis Cardinals NL over Detriot Tigers AL 4 games to 1 World Series MVP – David Eckstien Babe Ruth Award – David Eckstien Championship Series ALCS Detriot Tigers over Oakland A’s 4 games to 0 ALCS MVP – Placido Polanco NLCS St. Louis Cardinals over New York Mets 4 games to…

The Yankees purchase left-handed pitcher Kei Igawa from the Hanshin Tigers for a posting fee of $26 million, and will sign the Eiji Sawamura Award winner to a five-year deal worth another $20 million. The deal, prompted by Boston’s signing of Daisuke Matsuzaka, will prove to be disastrous for the Bronx Bombers when the 27 year-old southpaw compiles a 2-4 record in 14 starts along with an ERA of 6.66 over two seasons.

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The Yankees purchase left-handed pitcher Kei Igawa from the Hanshin Tigers for a posting fee of $26 million, and will sign the Eiji Sawamura Award winner to a five-year deal worth another $20 million. The deal, prompted by Boston’s signing of Daisuke Matsuzaka, will prove to be disastrous for the Bronx Bombers when the 27 year-old southpaw compiles a 2-4 record in 14 starts along with an ERA of 6.66 over two seasons.

former major league infielder Cecil Travis dies in Riverdale, Georgia, at the age of 93

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On December 16, 2006, former major league infielder Cecil Travis dies in Riverdale, Georgia, at the age of 93. Travis hit .314 in his career, which was interrupted by service in World War II. While in the Army he suffered frostbite during the Battle of the Bulge and was unable to perform at the same…

Buck O’Neil, who passed away in October, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously by President George W. Bush for his “excellence and determination both on and off the baseball field.” Accepting the country’s highest civilian honor on behalf of the Negro league baseball legend is his 91 year-old brother, Warren.

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Buck O’Neil, who passed away in October, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously by President George W. Bush for his “excellence and determination both on and off the baseball field.” Accepting the country’s highest civilian honor on behalf of the Negro league baseball legend is his 91 year-old brother, Warren.

Boston Red Sox come to terms with Japanese pitching star Daisuke Matsuzaka on a six-year, $52 million contract
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Boston Red Sox come to terms with Japanese pitching star Daisuke Matsuzaka on a six-year, $52 million contract

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On December 13, 2006, the Boston Red Sox come to terms with Japanese pitching star Daisuke Matsuzaka on a six-year, $52 million contract. The Red Sox had also paid $51 million to the Seibu Lions to secure the exclusive negotiating rights with the hurler.

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2006 – After the departure of lefthander Andy Pettitte and the failure to land Jon Garland in trade, Houston gets their replacement by acquiring righthander Jason Jennings from the Rockies along with rookie righthander Miguel Asencio in exchange for outfielder Willy Taveras and pitchers Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsh. In Colorado for six seasons, Jennings had amassed a 58-56 record and was the 2002 N.L. Rookie of the Year. 

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2006 – After the departure of lefthander Andy Pettitte and the failure to land Jon Garland in trade, Houston gets their replacement by acquiring righthander Jason Jennings from the Rockies along with rookie righthander Miguel Asencio in exchange for outfielder Willy Taveras and pitchers Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsh. In Colorado for six seasons, Jennings had amassed a 58-56 record and was the 2002 N.L. Rookie of the Year. 

Former shortstop Jose Uribe is killed in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic

Former shortstop Jose Uribe is killed in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic

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On December 8, 2006, former shortstop Jose Uribe is killed in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic. The 47 year old Uribe had spent ten seasons in the majors, mostly with the Giants. His untimely death prompts thousands, including Angels outfielder Vlad Guerrero, to parade the streets of Santo Domingo in his memory.