1992
Baseball owners refuse to grant permission for the San Francisco Giants to move to St. Petersburg, Florida.
And Tampa-St. Petersburg got the Devil Rays instead.
1978
In a major trade, the Yankees send former Cy Young Award winner Sparky Lyle, along with pitchers Larry McCall and Dave Rajsich, C Mike Heath and infielder Domingo Ramos to the Rangers. The Rangers pack up outfielders Juan Beniquez and Greg Jamison, and pitchers Dave Righetti, Mike Griffin and Paul Mirabella. Righetti, considered the top lefty prospect in the minors, will win Rookie of the Year honors in 1981.
A 10-player trade. Can't wait to see that happen again.
1950
After nine years at the helm, the Indians fire their manager, Lou Boudreau, amid the howls of fan protest. Although Boudreau's overall winning percentage is a moderate .529, he won 92 games in a 4th-place finish, his best showing since 97 in the championship year of 1948. Al Lopez, who has piloted Minneapolis (AA) since 1948, takes over with a 2-year contract.
Two seasons after a World Series Championship Boudreau was looking for work. He found it. Managing the Red Sox, the Kansas City A's, and the Cubs. The Indians? Still looking for that next World Series Championship.
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