The Pirates trade pitcher Neal Heaton (3-3, 4.33) to the Royals for outfielder Kirk Gibson (.236, 16 HR, 18 SB). After being released by the Bucs in May, the veteran fly catcher, who will turn down an offer to play for the Arena Football League’s Detroit Drive, will end his brief retirement, playing his last three years as a Tiger for his former manager Sparky Anderson.
On March 10, 1992 — The Pirates trade pitcher Neal Heaton (3-3, 4.33) to the Royals for outfielder Kirk Gibson (.236, 16 HR, 18 SB). After being released by the Bucs in May, the veteran fly catcher, who will turn down an offer to play for the Arena Football League’s Detroit Drive, will end his brief retirement, playing his last three years as a Tiger for his former manager Sparky Anderson.
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