Happy ’80s Birthday to Mike Scioscia, who was as tough as they came behind the plate.
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
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.
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.
11/27/85
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.
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.
11/27/81
The Blue Jays release infielder Danny Ainge, who slips into anonymity and is never heard from in professional sports again.
11/27/81
The Twins release Danny Goodwin. He signs with Oakland for 1982 and his career is over. He has an interesting story.
Marvin Miller passed away on this date in 2012.
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