The Angels trade IF Luis Sojo to the Blue Jays in exchange for 3B Kelly Gruber.
The Angels trade IF Luis Sojo to the Blue Jays in exchange for 3B Kelly Gruber.
The Phillies sign free agent outfielder Pete Incaviglia and Milt Thompson to two-year contracts.
The Phillies sign free agent outfielder Pete Incaviglia and Milt Thompson to two-year contracts.
San Francisco Giants sign free agent Barry Bonds
San Francisco Giants sign free agent Barry Bonds
The Marlins sign free agents Dave Magadan, Charlie Hough, and Geronimo Berroa.
The Marlins sign free agents Dave Magadan, Charlie Hough, and Geronimo Berroa.
The Reds trade P Randy Myers to the Padres in exchange for IF-OF Bip Roberts and a player to be named.
The Reds trade P Randy Myers to the Padres in exchange for IF-OF Bip Roberts and a player to be named.
The Angels acquire 1B-OF Von Hayes from the Phillies in exchange for P Kurt Abbott and OF Ruben Amaro Jr.
The Angels acquire 1B-OF Von Hayes from the Phillies in exchange for P Kurt Abbott and OF Ruben Amaro Jr.
Brewer reliever Julio Machado is arrested for murder in Venezuela. Machado is accused of shooting a woman following an auto accident between his car and a car in which the woman was a passenger. Machado will be convicted and, following appeals, be sentenced to 12 years in prison in 1996. He will never again play in the major leagues.
Brewer reliever Julio Machado is arrested for murder in Venezuela. Machado is accused of shooting a woman following an auto accident between his car and a car in which the woman was a passenger. Machado will be convicted and, following appeals, be sentenced to 12 years in prison in 1996. He will never again play in the major leagues.
Pitcher Bruce Hurst, considered the cream of this year’s free agent crop, signs a three-year contract with the Padres. The Yankees sign free-agent pitcher Andy Hawkins, and the Expos trade P John Dopson and SS Luis Rivera to Boston for SS Spike Owen, and OF Tracy Jones to San Francisco for OF-1B Mike Aldrete.
1988 – Pitcher Bruce Hurst, considered the cream of this year’s free agent crop, signs a three-year contract with the Padres. The Yankees sign free-agent pitcher Andy Hawkins, and the Expos trade P John Dopson and SS Luis Rivera to Boston for SS Spike Owen, and OF Tracy Jones to San Francisco for OF-1B Mike Aldrete.
Astros deal two minor leaguers to Atlanta for shortstop Rafael Ramirez and cash.
1987 – Astros deal two minor leaguers to Atlanta for shortstop Rafael Ramirez and cash. Ramirez serves as a transition from the tandem of Reynolds and Thon while prospects mature in the minors.
Cubs trade future hall of famer Lee Smith
On December 8, 1987 The Chicago Cubs trade Lee Smith to the Red Sox for pitchers Al Nipper and Calvin Schiraldi. Smith felt underappreciated in Chicago and had asked for a trade. “I appreciated (Jim Frey) trading me,” he said. “Frey and Zim are good people. Wanting to be traded had nothing to do with…
