Happy ’80s Birthday to Joe Simpson, who spent nine years in the bigs and has been broadcasting games ever since.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Jim Tracy, who played for the Cubs and managed the Pirates, Dodgers, and Rockies.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Rick Aguilera, who racked up 268 saves from 1990 through 1998. Even more impressive considering he spent 1995 as a starter.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Donnell Nixon, who spent parts of four years in the bigs with the Mariners, Giants, and Orioles. Otis’ little brother stole 144 bases in the California League in 1983 and 102 in 1984 in the Southern League.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Steve Engel, who went 1-5 for the Cubs in 1985.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Sil Campusano, who made his debut with the Blue Jays in 1988 and also spent parts of two seasons with the Phillies in the 1990s.
12/31/81
The Cardinals re-sign free agent pitcher Joaquin Andujar to a three-year contract.
“All I want to do is pitch and help the Cardinals win the pennant.” He does just that in 1982.
12/31/84
Rick Burleson reinjures his surgically repaired shoulder while working out with Fred Lynn.
He misses all of the 1985 season.
We lost Vern Rapp OTD in 2015
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