January 16, 2000, Carlos Beltran becomes the third manager to lose his job as a result of the sign-stealing scandal linked to the 2017 Astros. He is dismissed by the Mets after being the only player named in the investigation report made public by the Commissioner’s office. His firing follows that of A.J. Hinch…
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In one of his last gestures as President, Barack Obama receives the World Champion Cubs at the White House. Reporters note it’s the first time the team visits the hallowed mansion since 1888, while the President, known to be a fan of the rival White Sox, states: “I can’t claim that I have the same just visceral joy of some in this White House,” alluding to first lady Michelle Obama, who does root for the Cubbies.
The Phillies sign free agent OF Michael Saunders, coming off the best season of his career with the Blue Jays, to a one-year contract worth $9 million, coupled to an $11 million option for the following season.
The Orioles grant the largest contract in their history when they re-sign 1B Chris Davis for 7 years and $161 million. Meanwhile, the Royals ink P Ian Kennedy for 5 years and $70 million.
The Giants sign free agent OF Nori Aoki, who faced them in the 2014 World Series, to a one-year contract.
The Pirates sign South Korean infielder Jung-ho Kang to a four-year deal worth $11 million after submitting the winning bid for his rights through the posting system.
2014 – At their quarterly meeting, MLB owners agree to the proposed expansion of instant replay; as the Players Association and Umpires Association have also agreed to the changes, they will be effective at the start of this season. A manager will be able to challenge up to two decisions per game, and the umpiring crew can decide on its own to review a call from the 7th inning on. Almost all calls will be subject to review, except for balls and strikes, obstruction and interference.
The Mariners acquire Michael Morse from the Nationals in a three-way trade that sends catcher John Jaso to the A’s, who deal minor league pitchers A.J. Cole and Blake Treinen, and a player to be named later to Washington. The 30 year-old outfielder/first baseman, obtained to provide additional punch to Seattle’s middle-of-the-order, spent the first four years of his big league career playing for the Northwest team.
The Nationals, facing a glut of outfielders, send Mike Morse to Seattle as part of a three-team trade. C John Jaso goes from Seattle to Oakland, while the Nats repatriate pitching prospect A.J. Cole as well as Blake Treinen.