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This Day In Baseball History: December 2nd
By Administrator | December 2, 2008
In 1927, Heinie Manush was traded by the Detroit Tigers after just his fourth year in the big leagues… it was not a wise decision, as the HOFer would go on to play in 2,008 games over seventeen seasons, collecting 2,524 hits and finishing with a .330 lifetime batting average.
In 1941, Bill Terry was replaced by Mel Ott as the manager of the Giants. The former skipper went on to direct New York’s farm system.
In 1948, Stan Musial was named MVP of the National League… Musial led the NL in batting (.365), as well as in runs, RBI, doubles, and triples. His 39 home runs come up one short of Johnny Mize and Ralph Kiner.
In 1958, the Indians traded first baseman Vic Wertz and outfielder Gary Geiger to the Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Jimmy Piersall.
In 1963, MLB’s Rules Committee banned over-sized catcher’s mitts starting in 1965.
In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela became the third consecutive Dodgers player to win the NL Rookie of the Year Award… Expos outfielder Tim Raines, who hit .304 with 71 stolen bases, finished second in the voting.
In 1993, Mets free-agent Eddie Murray (.285, 27,100) signed with the Cleveland Indians.
Born Today: Pedro Borbon (1946), Daryl Kile (1968), Mark Kotsay (1975)
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