The Florida Marlins sign free agent P Al Leiter to a three-year contract.
The Florida Marlins sign free agent P Al Leiter to a three-year contract.
The St. Louis Cardinals trade pitchers Allen Watson, Rich DeLucia and Doug Creek to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for SS Royce Clayton.
The St. Louis Cardinals trade pitchers Allen Watson, Rich DeLucia and Doug Creek to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for SS Royce Clayton.
Free agent Lance Johnson signs a two-year pact with the New York Mets reportedly worth more than five million dollars. Johnson led the American League in hits last season with 186.
Free agent Lance Johnson signs a two-year pact with the New York Mets reportedly worth more than five million dollars. Johnson led the American League in hits last season with 186.
The Philadelphia Phillies sign free agent Gregg Jefferies to a four-year contract worth $20 million.
The Philadelphia Phillies sign free agent Gregg Jefferies to a four-year contract worth $20 million.
Labor talks headed by federal mediator Bill Usery aimed at settling the ongoing strike break down.
Labor talks headed by federal mediator Bill Usery aimed at settling the ongoing strike break down.
The New York Yankees obtain pitcher Jack McDowell from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league P Keith Heberling and a player to be named later (Lyle Mouton).
The New York Yankees obtain pitcher Jack McDowell from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league P Keith Heberling and a player to be named later (Lyle Mouton).
IF/OF Tim Costo is obtained by the Cleveland Indians from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for SS Mark Lewis.
IF/OF Tim Costo is obtained by the Cleveland Indians from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for SS Mark Lewis.
Roger Maris dies from cancer at the age of 51
On December 14, 1985, former major league star Roger Maris dies from cancer at the age of 51. In 1961, Maris set a major league record by hitting 61 home runs. Considered an excellent all-around player, Maris won two MVP awards during his career. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports…
The St. Louis Cardinals swap blue-ribbon prospects Bobby Meacham and Stan Javier to the New York Yankees for three minor leaguers – Bob Helsom, Marty Mason, and Steve Fincher – none of which will reach the majors. Some observers think this is a lagniappe to New York for sending Willie McGee to the Cardinals last year in exchange for pitcher Bob Sykes.
The St. Louis Cardinals swap blue-ribbon prospects Bobby Meacham and Stan Javier to the New York Yankees for three minor leaguers – Bob Helsom, Marty Mason, and Steve Fincher – none of which will reach the majors. Some observers think this is a lagniappe to New York for sending Willie McGee to the Cardinals last year in exchange for pitcher Bob Sykes.
The San Francisco Giants trade second baseman Joe Morgan and pitcher Al Holland to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitchers Mike Krukow and Mark Davis and Charles Penigar.
The San Francisco Giants trade second baseman Joe Morgan and pitcher Al Holland to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitchers Mike Krukow and Mark Davis and Charles Penigar.
