Talking Chop · Dec 21, 2022
This Day in Baseball History: December 21
Braves Franchise History
1935 - The Boston Bees acquire Ray Benge, Tony Cuccinello, Al Lopez and Bobby Regis from the Dodgers in exchange for Ed Brandt and Randy Moore.
MLB History
1960 - Cubs owner Philip Wrigley announces that the club will not have a manager for next season and will instead use a group of coaches that will take turns managing the club. The results are a disaster as Chicago finishes 35 games out of first place.
1981 - The Phillies sign third baseman Mike Schmidt to a six-year deal that will pay him $1.2 million per season.
1982 - After five seasons with the Dodgers, Steve Garvey agrees to a five-year contract with the Padres.