The Tigers obtain Doyle Alexander from the Braves for right-handed prospect John Smoltz. The exchange will be ideal in the short run for Detroit when their new hurler goes 9-0 with a 1.53 ERA down the stretch to help the team win the AL East, but the minor leaguer they trade away will compile 213 wins and 154 saves during a stellar 21-year major league career.

The Tigers obtain Doyle Alexander from the Braves for right-handed prospect John Smoltz. The exchange will be ideal in the short run for Detroit when their new hurler goes 9-0 with a 1.53 ERA down the stretch to help the team win the AL East, but the minor leaguer they trade away will compile 213 wins and 154 saves during a stellar 21-year major league career.

Collusion becomes the topic as 10 players including Future HOF players Dawson and Raines remain unsigned

Collusion becomes the topic as 10 players including Future HOF players Dawson and Raines remain unsigned

  On January 8, 1987, several high-profile free agents are not signed by a midnight deadline, and thus will not be eligible to re-sign with their clubs until May 1, unless another team offers them a contract. The players: Doyle Alexander, Bob Boone, Andre Dawson, Rich Gedman, Ron Guidry, Toby Harrah, Bob Horner, Lance Parrish,…

Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration when no clubs will sign him
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Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration when no clubs will sign him

After finding no other clubs interested in signing him, free agent pitcher and 20-game winner Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration with the Tigers while at the same time accusing the major league owners of collusion against free agents. Morris had offered to sign a one-year contract, with salary to be determined by an arbitrator, with either the Yankees, Angels, Twins or Phillies, but was turned down by all four.

Al Bumbry ties the Major League record with 3 triples as Orioles clinch the division
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Al Bumbry ties the Major League record with 3 triples as Orioles clinch the division

  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page Sep 22, 1973 – At County Stadium, Al Bumbry ties the Major League record with 3 triples as the Orioles beat the Brewers 7-1 and clinch the AL East title. The Orioles bang out 17 hits, including four from…