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Happy ’80s Birthday to Mike Scioscia, who was as tough as they came behind the plate.

Dan Spillner

Happy ’80s Birthday to Dan Spillner, who recorded a career-high win total in 1980 with the Indians and celebrated my wife’s 12th birthday by throwing a 1-hit shutout against the White Sox

Randy Milligan 1989 Fleer Baseball Card

Happy ’80s Birthday to Randy Milligan, who made his debut in 1987 with the Mets and spent eight years in the big leagues.  

11/27/81

The Tigers trade Steve Kemp to the White Sox for Chet Lemon. In Detroit, the deal goes over like a fart in church.

Tony Pena 1990 Donruss Baseball Card

11/27/89

The Red Sox outbid the Phillies and sign Tony Pena as a free agent. It is the first time Boston was jumped into the free-agent pool since the Carter Administration. 

11/27/84

For the first time in history, the American League Gold Glove team is exactly the same as the previous season’s team. Winners include Eddie Murray, Lou Whitaker, Buddy Bell, Alan Trammell, Dwight Evans, Dave Winfield, and Dwayne Murphy.

Big Days

Vince Coleman 1985 Donruss baseball card

11/27/85

Vince Coleman receives all 24 first-place ROY votes despite Reds pitcher Tom Browning going 20-9. Browning also threw 261.1 innings. Guessing the next time a rookie throws that many innings will be never. Coleman hits .267 and steals 110 bases for the N.L. Champion Cardinals. 

Jim Palmer 1984 baseball card

11/27/89

Joe Morgan and Jim Palmer highlight the newcomers to the Hall of Fame ballot. Both are elected in their first year of eligibility.

Transactions

Danny Ainge 1981 Topps Traded Baseball Card

11/27/81

The Blue Jays release infielder Danny Ainge, who slips into anonymity and is never heard from in professional sports again.

Danny Goodwin 1981 Donruss Baseball Card

11/27/81

The Twins release Danny Goodwin. He signs with Oakland for 1982 and his career is over. He has an interesting story

Deaths

Marvin Miller passed away on this date in 2012.

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