This Day In Baseball December 27

Babe Ruth 1920

Baseball history on December 27 includes Major League baseball players born that day of the year, Major League baseball players who died on that date, baseball players who made their Major League debut on that date, and Major League baseball players who appeared in their final game that date.

The first documented baseball game in Cuba 

Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper

Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper

The New York Giants obtain infielder Mickey Witek from the Newark Bears in exchange for infielder Alex Kampouris, catcher Tom Padden and $40,000 in cash

The Boston Braves mascot, Chief Nokahoma

The Boston Braves mascot, Chief Nokahoma, adopted today, is considered by many as an aberration of a Natchez Native American and misrepresented in Plains Indians headdress

December 27, 1954 – Former Duke University outfielder Al Spangler, who was optimistically compared to Richie Ashburn, signed his minor league contract with the Braves and was assigned to Jacksonville in the Sally League.

Former Duke University outfielder Al Spangler, who was optimistically compared to Richie Ashburn, signed his minor league contract with the Braves and was assigned to Jacksonville in the Sally League.

1955 – Tetsuya Yoneda, a high school prospect, is signed by the Hanshin Tigers amidst objections from the Hankyu Braves. Hankyu winds up with the future star hurler in the dispute

Boston Red Sox star Jim Lonborg undergoes surgery on his left knee

Boston Red Sox star Jim Lonborg undergoes surgery on his left knee

Johnny Murphy becomes the Mets’ third general manager in franchise history when he replaces Bing Devine. During his tenure, the team begins to benefit from their talented farm system, especially its young pitching prospects which include Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Nolan Ryan, and Gary Gentry, all who will play a major role in the club’s World Championship in 1969.

Roberto Clemente’s final home run comes on his final swing during a batting demonstration in front of “300 admiring kids during a baseball clinic at the town of Aguadilla

Ed whitson signs with yankees

New York Yankees sign free agent Ed Whitson to a five-year contract

1994 – The Chiba Lotte Marines of the Pacific League announce that Julio Franco, Pete Incaviglia and Eric Hillman have been signed to contracts. Incaviglia and Hillman will play for their countryman Bobby Valentine, who in 2005 will become the first foreign manager to win the Japan Series.

Hall of Fame umpire Al Barlick dies at the age of 80 in Springfield, Illinois.

The San Diego Padres sign free agent relief pitcher Alan Embree to a one-year contract.

The New York Mets continue to stay busy this off-season, acquiring slugging first baseman Mo Vaughn from the Anaheim Angels in exchange for starter Kevin Appier and cash. Vaughn will join Roberto Alomar, Roger Cedeño, and Shawn Estes as the newest members of the Shea Squad.

After 21 years being heard on WABC, the New York Yankees will broadcast their spring training, regular-season and postseason games on all-news station WCBS-AM which is owned by Infinity Broadcasting. The five-year deal with the Yankees’ YES Network, created earlier this year, is worth approximately $50 million.

2002 – The Mets sign free agent shortstop Rey Sanchez to a contract.

former outfielder Ivan Calderon, 41, is shot to death in Loiza, Puerto Rico

former outfielder Ivan Calderon, 41, is shot to death in Loiza, Puerto Rico

After the Cubs decline Moises Alou’s (.293, 39, 106) contract option, the Giants ink the free agent outfielder to a one-year contract with an option for a second year. The signing marks the second time the All-Star will be managed by his dad Felipe, as he did playing with the Expos from 1992-96.

The Toronto Blue Jays officially announce the acquisition of third baseman Troy Glaus and minor league shortstop Sergio Santos in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In return, the Diamondbacks receive second baseman Orlando Hudson and pitcher Miguel Batista.

The Mets acquire IF Chin-lung Hu from the Dodgers in return for P Michael Antonini.

The Brewers continue to add pitchers, today inking veteran reliever Takashi Saito, who will be 41 on Opening Day, to a one-year contract.

2012 – OF Hideki Matsui announces his retirement at a press conference in New York, NY. He had hit .304 with 332 home runs as a three-time MVP during his prime in Japan, then added 175 homers, a World Series MVP award and a .282 average winding down his career in the US.

2013 – The Angels sign veteran OF Raul Ibanez, a long-time nemesis, to a one-year contract at age 41.

Cubs SS Starlin Castro is questioned by police in Monte Cristi in the Dominican Republic after a shooting at a nightclub. Castro explains through his agent that he was present but had nothing to do with the incident.

Bad news for the Yankees as veteran Hiroki Kuroda, their most consistent starter over the last three seasons, is headed back to Japan. Reports indicate he has signed a one-year deal with the Hiroshima Carp.

2018 – Veteran DH Nelson Cruz ends an excellent four-season run with the Seattle Mariners by signing a one-year deal with the Twins for $14.3 million. The Mariners are in full rebuilding mode and have no room for the 38-year-old slugger, even though he was still one of their most productive hitters last season.

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