The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract

The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract

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The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract, and then trade pitchers Charlie Leibrandt and Pat Gomez to the Rangers in exchange for 3B Jose Oliva. Leibrandt (15-7) saw his star fall in Atlanta when he gave up 11th-inning extra base hits in the 1991 World Series and 1992 World Series. Maddux, who turned down a $28.5 million contract extension in mid-season with the Cubs, signs for $28 million, $6 million less than the Yankees offered.

San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 – 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 – 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

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1990 – San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 – 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

Terry Pendelton delivers key hit to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-0 lead in the World Series.
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Terry Pendelton delivers key hit to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-0 lead in the World Series.

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1985 – After giving up just two hits in eight innings, Kansas City Royals pitcher Charlie Leibrandt is raked with three two-out hits and loses, 4 – 2. The St. Louis Cardinals have a 2-0 lead in the World Series.