The history of sports is both vast and rich, thanks to the existence of so many different events and the longevity associated with them. With so much history to cull through, We offer the opportunity to look back and see what memorable things happened or milestones were reached on January 25 in baseball history. …
2018 – The Brewers swing two big deals in one day, first signing free agent CF Lorenzo Cain for five years and $80 million, and then acquiring RF Christian Yelich from the Marlins for four prospects: OFs Lewis Brinson and Monte Harrison, IF Isan Diaz and P Jordan Yamamoto.
Rob Manfred takes over for Bud Selig as Commissioner of baseball.
Dodger Stadium becomes the latest ballpark to host an outdoor National Hockey League game. The Anaheim Ducks shut out the Los Angeles Kings, 3-0, in a local derby.
2011 – The Blue Jays continue to be active on the trade market, sending newly-acquired C-1B Mike Napoli, who has been with the team less than a week since being acquired from the Angels for OF Vernon Wells, to Texas in return for P Frank Francisco.
Veteran infielder Mark Loretta announces his retirement after 15 years in the majors and is immediately hired by the San Diego Padres, one of his former teams, to a front office job; he will be a special assistant to the baseball operations staff.
The Minnesota Twins give Justin Morneau, the 2006 AL MVP, the highest contract in franchise history by signing him for $80 million over six years. They also announce the signing of Michael Cuddyer for 3 years and $24 million.
Willie Randolph, who brought New York within one game of a World Series appearance, agrees to a $5.65 million, three-year deal to continue as the manager of the Mets through 2008. The skipper’s new deal doubles his present salary from $700,000 to $1.4 million.
The A’s sign 37 year-old free-agent Frank Thomas to a $500,000, one-year deal. The two-time American League aging MVP gives Oakland the right-handed bat the team needs in the middle of their lineup.
2005 – Agreeing to a four-year, $52 million contract, first baseman Carlos Delgado joins the Florida Marlins. The deal stops the intense bidding war between the Marlins, Mets, Orioles and the Rangers for the coveted free agent.