The Padres trade P Joey Hamilton to the Blue Jays for pitchers Woody Williams and Carlos Almanzar and OF Peter Tucci.
The Padres trade P Joey Hamilton to the Blue Jays for pitchers Woody Williams and Carlos Almanzar and OF Peter Tucci.
The Mets sign free agent OF Rickey Henderson.
The Mets sign free agent OF Rickey Henderson.
1997 – The Twins sign much-traveled free agent P Mike Morgan.
1997 – The Twins sign much-traveled free agent P Mike Morgan.
The Blue Jays sign free agent P Roger Clemens (10-13) to a 3-year contract worth $24.75 million. The Red Sox’s last-minute offer falls short and The Rocket’s flirtation with the Yankees comes to naught. However, the Sox are successful in retaining Tim Naehring, who was minutes away from signing with Cleveland.
The Blue Jays sign free agent P Roger Clemens (10-13) to a 3-year contract worth $24.75 million. The Red Sox’s last-minute offer falls short and The Rocket’s flirtation with the Yankees comes to naught. However, the Sox are successful in retaining Tim Naehring, who was minutes away from signing with Cleveland.
The Pirates trade IF Jeff King and SS Jay Bell to the Royals for 3B Joe Randa and pitchers Jeff Granger, Jeff Martin and Jeff Wallace.
The Pirates trade IF Jeff King and SS Jay Bell to the Royals for 3B Joe Randa and pitchers Jeff Granger, Jeff Martin and Jeff Wallace.
In other free agent news, the Cubs sign P Kevin Tapani to a 3-year contract and the Indians sign P Mike Jackson to a 2-year contract.
In other free agent news, the Cubs sign P Kevin Tapani to a 3-year contract and the Indians sign P Mike Jackson to a 2-year contract.
The Red Sox acquire 2B Terry Shumpert from the Royals in exchange for a player to be named.
The Red Sox acquire 2B Terry Shumpert from the Royals in exchange for a player to be named.
The Rangers sign free agent P Kevin Gross and 2B Mark McLemore.
The Rangers sign free agent P Kevin Gross and 2B Mark McLemore.
California Angels sign pitcher Lee Smith to a free agent contract
California Angels sign pitcher Lee Smith to a free agent contract
Free agent relief pitcher Lee Smith, last year’s major league saves leader with the Orioles, signs with the Angels to a 2-year contract. At the time of the deal, he has 434 career saves.
Free agent relief pitcher Lee Smith, last year’s major league saves leader with the Orioles, signs with the Angels to a 2-year contract. At the time of the deal, he has 434 career saves.
