1923 – the Braves acquire second baseman Colton Tierney from the Phillies, one trade for shortstop Hod Ford and outfielder Ray Powell.
1930 – The Boston Braves release George Sisler, ending his 15-year career.
2000 – Atlanta signs first baseman Rico Brogna. He played in 72 games for the Braves in 2001 while hitting .248/.297/.335 with three home runs before abruptly retiring in July.
1916 – American League owners approve the sale of the Red Sox to Harry Frazier and Hugh Ward.
1956 – The Dodgers trade Jackie Robinson to the Giants for pitcher Dick Littlefield and $35,000. However, Robinson chooses to retire from baseball rather than accept the profession.
1961 – Mickey Mantle signs his 1962 contract and will earn $82,000, making him the second-highest paid Yankees player ever, behind only Joe DiMaggio.
1983 – At age 40, Joe Morgan signs a one-year contract with the Oakland A’s.
1996 – The Blue Jays and Roger Clemens agree to a three-year deal worth $24.75 million.
1998 – The Mets sign free agent outfielder Rickey Henderson.
2001 – The Yankees sign first baseman Jason Gianni to a seven-year contract worth $120 million.
2017 – The Marlins trade outfielder Marcell Ozuna to the Cardinals in exchange for Sandy Alcantara and three prospects. Agent Scott Boras says the Marlins have “turned into a pawn shot” regarding their recent moves.
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