On this day in 2007 in the middle of Game 4 of the World
Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies we heard the news
that Alex Rodriguez had opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees.
The timing of the announcement as well as being a no show to receive the Hank
Aaron Award, which honors the best offensive player in the league, did not sit
well with MLB, Bud Selig, the fans, or the Yankees.
Also on this day in 1979 Dick Howser replaces Billy Martin as
the Yankees manager. Howser would lead the Yankees to a 103-59 record with an
American League East championship although he was fired by George Steinbrenner
when he was swept in the playoffs by the Kansas City Royals.
On this
day in 1953 Red Barber quit his job as the broadcaster of the Brookyln Dodgers
and would find a new job with the New York Yankees. The man nicknamed "The
Old Red Head" was upset with Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley over money and
lack of support.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)