New York Yankees acquire Mel Hall when they realize Dave Winfield will miss season

New York Yankees acquire Mel Hall when they realize Dave Winfield will miss season

On March 19, 1989, the New York Yankees, realizing that slugger Dave Winfield will miss the season after undergoing back surgery next week for central disc herniation, acquire outfielder Mel Hall from the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees surrender catcher Joel Skinner and a minor leaguer.   [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories…

Rick Rhoden of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher to start a game as a designated hitter

Rick Rhoden of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher to start a game as a designated hitter

On June 11, 1988 Yankee skipper Billy Martin, due to a shortage of right-handed hitters to face Orioles’ southpaw Jeff Ballard, decides to use starting pitcher Rick Rhoden as his designated hitter, making the right-hander the first hurler ever to start at the position. In his lone plate appearance, the right-handed hurler hits a sacrifice…