The great Vin Scully was born on this day in 1927. Wanna know who the opposing manager was in the first spring training game Vin ever called? Connie Mack.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Otto Velez, who was an original Blue Jay and enjoyed his best season in 1980, hitting .269 with 20 homers for Toronto.
Happy ’80s Birthday to HoJo, who finished in the top-5 twice in the NL MVP balloting.
Happy ’80s Birthday to The Hit Man who can undoubtedly still rake.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Joe Price, who spent 11 years in the bigs with the Reds, Giants, Red Sox, and Orioles. Joe spent most of his career in Cincinnati and threw 111.1 innings as a rookie after being called up in June. Kinda like rookies these days.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Dennis Burtt, who went 2-2 for the Twins in 1985 and 1986 and later served as a minor league pitching coach.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Brian Holton, who made his debut with the Dodgers in 1985 and won a ring with them in 1988. He was then dealt to Baltimore in the Eddie Murray deal. He finished his career with 20 wins over six seasons.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Gary Wheelock, who won six games for the Mariners and Angels from 1976 through 1980 and was a long-time coach in the Mariners organization.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Rick Anderson, who won four games over three seasons for the Mets and Royals, including posting a 2-1 record for the ’86 Mets. He later became a pitching coach.
Minnie Minoso was born on this day in 1925. He made his debut in 1949 and appeared as a pinch-hitter in two games in 1980, gaining him the rare status of playing in five different decades.
11/29/88
The Red Sox make Rich Gedman the highest-paid catcher in the American League when they sign him to a one-year deal worth $1.25 million plus incentives. The figure makes him the second highest-paid catcher in the big leagues behind Gary Carter.
11/29/89
The Pirates sign Walt Terrell as a free agent. Terrell inks a three-year deal worth a reported $3.6 million.
11/29/82
Hal McRae is named the A.L.’s outstanding Designated Hitter for the third time. McRae hit .310 and led all DHs in hits (189), doubles (46), triples (8), and slugging percentage (.545).
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