1989 – Free agent Claudell Washington leaves the Yankees to sign a three-year contract with the Angels.
1989 – Free agent Claudell Washington leaves the Yankees to sign a three-year contract with the Angels.
The Braves and Chief Noc-A-Homa, the team mascot who has become a huge fan favorite in Atlanta with his spirited dances when a homer is hit by the home team, agree to end their 17-year association. Levi Walker, the third person to play the role for the franchise, is reportedly dissatisfied with his pay of $60 a game, and club officials were unhappy with the Georgia native’s failure to attend seven scheduled appearances last year.
The Braves and Chief Noc-A-Homa, the team mascot who has become a huge fan favorite in Atlanta with his spirited dances when a homer is hit by the home team, agree to end their 17-year association. Levi Walker, the third person to play the role for the franchise, is reportedly dissatisfied with his pay of $60 a game, and club officials were unhappy with the Georgia native’s failure to attend seven scheduled appearances last year.
Bob Horner agrees to a four-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that will pay him up to $6 million
1983 – Bob Horner agrees to a four-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that will pay him up to $6 million, including $400,000 in bonuses if he keeps his weight below 215 pounds.
1979 – Danny O’Brien signs a contract as president and chief executive officer of the Seattle Mariners, nine days after resigning as the Rangers’ General Manager.
1979 – Danny O’Brien signs a contract as president and chief executive officer of the Seattle Mariners, nine days after resigning as the Rangers’ General Manager.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS RELEASE 18-YEAR VETERAN TOMMY DAVIS, ENDING HIS CAREER
1977 – The Kansas City Royals release veteran outfielder Tommy Davis, ending his 18-year career. In 1962, Davis led the National League in batting average with a .346 mark, and in RBI with 153. In 1963, Davis again won the batting crown, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers to capture the World Series. Two years later, he fractured an ankle, curtailing his production for the rest of his career.
Washington Senators select Bill Madlock in the 5th round of the 1970 amateur draft
January 17, 1970: The Washington Senators select Bill Madlock in the 5th round of the 1970 amateur draft. As a September call-up in 1973, he bats .351 in 21 games for the Texas Rangers. In the offseason he is dealt to Chicago Cubs for legendary pitcher Ferguson Jenkins. He wins batting titles for the…
The Sporting News names San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays as its “Player of the Decade” for the 1960s. Mays beats out the likes of Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente in the voting.
The Sporting News names San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays as its “Player of the Decade” for the 1960s. Mays beats out the likes of Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente in the voting.
Major league teams select a record 357 players in the January phase of the annual free agent draft, Chris Chambliss, Chris Speier and Fred Lynn,
Major league teams select a record 357 players in the January phase of the annual free agent draft, including top pick Chris Chambliss, by Cleveland, and Chris Speier. Fred Lynn, drafted by the Yankees in the first round, will not sign.
Warren Spahn, the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, met briefly at County Stadium with general manager John McHale before signing his 1962 contract. Terms of the contract were not released, but reportedly Spahn was in the $65,000 range.
January 17, 1962 – Warren Spahn, the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, met briefly at County Stadium with general manager John McHale before signing his 1962 contract. Terms of the contract were not released, but reportedly Spahn was in the $65,000 range.
1961 – The Houston Sports Association buys the minor league Houston Buffs, a team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals for decades. The HSA runs the team for the rest of the season while building a transition to National League play the following year.
1961 – The Houston Sports Association buys the minor league Houston Buffs, a team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals for decades. The HSA runs the team for the rest of the season while building a transition to National League play the following year.
