Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel

Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel

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On January 3, 1977, the Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel, ending his 21-year career. McDaniel won 141 games and posted 172 saves in stints with the Royals, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals. He has appeared in 987 games, second only to Hoyt Wilhelm‘s 1,070. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

New York Yankees give up on their pursuit of former Oakland A’s manager Dick Williams and hire Bill Virdon

New York Yankees give up on their pursuit of former Oakland A’s manager Dick Williams and hire Bill Virdon

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On January 3, 1974, the New York Yankees give up on their pursuit of former Oakland A’s manager Dick Williams and hire Bill Virdon. In December, the Yankees had announced the signing of Williams, only to learn that A’s owner Charlie Finley would not surrender him without compensation.  Although the former Pirates skipper will manage…

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New York Yankees are sold by the Columbia Broadcasting System to a group of 17 investors, headed up by shipbuilding magnate George Steinbrenner

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On January 3, 1973, the New York Yankees are sold by the Columbia Broadcasting System to a group of 17 investors, “There is nothing in life quite so limited as being a limited partner of George Steinbrenner.” – Yankees minority owner John McMullen Heading a limited partnership that includes Lester Crown, John DeLorean, and Nelson Bunker…

Donald Davidson, the Braves Director of team travel and press, radio and television, would receive the meritorious service award

Donald Davidson, the Braves Director of team travel and press, radio and television, would receive the meritorious service award

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January 3, 1963- The Milwaukee Sentinel reported that Donald Davidson, the Braves Director of team travel and press, radio and television, would receive the meritorious service award from the Milwaukee chapter of the Baseball Writer’s Association of America at their Diamond Dinner at the Schroeder Hotel on January 20. Former manager Fred Haney will be…

Frank ‘Trader’ Lane assumes the post as the Kansas City A’s general manager and executive vice president.

Frank ‘Trader’ Lane assumes the post as the Kansas City A’s general manager and executive vice president.

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Frank ‘Trader’ Lane assumes the post as the Kansas City A’s general manager and executive vice president. The former GM of the Indians will be best remembered by Cleveland fans for his controversial trade last season of popular outfielder Rocky Colavito to the Tigers in exchange for Harvey Kuenn, a swap that gave rise to the Colavito Curse, believed to bring a series of misfortune events to the Tribe over many decades.

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baseman Rudy York to the Red Sox for infielder Eddie Lake

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The Tigers trade first baseman Rudy York to the Red Sox for infielder Eddie Lake, who will replace current shortstop Skeeter Webb with two solid defensive years before a broken finger relegates him to a utility role on the team. Boston’s new first baseman’s offensive output, which includes 119 RBIs, helps to propel the club to an American League pennant this season.