In a nine-player deal, the Rangers trade superstar Juan Gonzalez along with pitcher Danny Patterson and catcher Greg Zaun to the Tigers for pitchers Justin Thompson, Alan Webb, and Francisco Cordero, outfielder Gabe Kapler, catcher Bill ​Haselman, and infielder Frank Catalanotto.

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In a nine-player deal, the Rangers trade superstar Juan Gonzalez along with pitcher Danny Patterson and catcher Greg Zaun to the Tigers for pitchers Justin Thompson, Alan Webb, and Francisco Cordero, outfielder Gabe Kapler, catcher Bill ​Haselman, and infielder Frank Catalanotto.

1998 – Ben Grieve, Oakland outfielder, is named the American League Rookie of the Year. Grieve, in the lineup since Opening Day, hit .288.

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1998 – Ben Grieve, Oakland outfielder, is named the American League Rookie of the Year. Grieve, in the lineup since Opening Day, hit .288.

Becoming the fifth Red Sox player to receive the honor, Boston shortstop Nomar Garciaparra (.306, 30, 98) is unanimously selected as the American League Rookie of the Year by the BBWAA. The 23 year-old leadoff hitter led the league with 209 hits.

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Becoming the fifth Red Sox player to receive the honor, Boston shortstop Nomar Garciaparra (.306, 30, 98) is unanimously selected as the American League Rookie of the Year by the BBWAA. The 23 year-old leadoff hitter led the league with 209 hits.

1997 – Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra becomes the sixth player to be the unanimous choice for Rookie of the Year. Garciaparra, at age 24, led the American League in hits (209), triples (11), and multi-hit games (68), while also setting the AL rookie-record with a thirty-game hitting streak.

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1997 – Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra becomes the sixth player to be the unanimous choice for Rookie of the Year. Garciaparra, at age 24, led the American League in hits (209), triples (11), and multi-hit games (68), while also setting the AL rookie-record with a thirty-game hitting streak.

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Greg Maddux (20-10, 2.36) wins his second Cy Young Award

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Greg Maddux (20-10, 2.36) wins his second Cy Young Award when he easily outpoints Bill Swift of the Giants and teammate Tom Glavine on ballots cast by the BBWAA. The 27 year-old right-hander becomes first hurler to win the prestigious pitcher prize in back-to-back seasons for different teams, having copped the award with the Cubs last season.

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Nolan Ryan adorns the City Hall of his hometown Alvin, TX. The pitching legend is shown wearing the uniform of the Texas Rangers where he finishes his career rather than the uniform of nearby Houston where he toiled for nine seasons. 

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1992 – Nolan Ryan adorns the City Hall of his hometown Alvin, TX. The pitching legend is shown wearing the uniform of the Texas Rangers where he finishes his career rather than the uniform of nearby Houston where he toiled for nine seasons. 

Yankees acquire a key piece trading for Red’s Paul O’Neill and Joe DeBerry, a minor leaguer for Roberto Kelly

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The Reds trade Paul O’Neill and Joe DeBerry, a minor leaguer, to the Yankees for Roberto Kelly. The deal works well for the Bronx Bombers as the popular outfielder will become a team leader, playing a vital role in four World Series championships before he retires prior to the 2002 season.

1991 – Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell is named the National League Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Houston player to win the award. Bagwell hit .294 with a team-leading 15 home runs and 82 RBI. His 82 walks also led the Astros. Bagwell was picked in the fourth round of the 1989 amateur draft by the Boston Red Sox, then traded in the 1990 stretch drive for relief pitcher Larry Andersen.

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1991 – Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell is named the National League Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Houston player to win the award. Bagwell hit .294 with a team-leading 15 home runs and 82 RBI. His 82 walks also led the Astros. Bagwell was picked in the fourth round of the 1989 amateur draft by the Boston Red Sox, then traded in the 1990 stretch drive for relief pitcher Larry Andersen.

Lou Piniella is named to replace Pete Rose as manager of the Cincinnati Reds.

Lou Piniella is named to replace Pete Rose as manager of the Cincinnati Reds.

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    On November 3, 1989, Lou Piniella is named to replace Pete Rose as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Rose was banned from baseball for his gambling activities while managing the team. In his first season in Cincinnati, Piniella will guide the Reds to the World Series title. CINCINNATI – Piniella REDS HAVE TALENT…

The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager

The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager

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The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager. Chicago’s new skipper, who will be named the American League Manager of the Year in 1990, will see his club finish second twice during his three-year tenure in the Windy City, before leaving the team for a short-lived position managing the Mets.