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This day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Dansby Swanson from Diamondbacks

1928 - The Cardinals sell veteran SS Rabbit Maranville to the Braves.

1987 - Atlanta trades shortstop Rafael Ramirez to the Astros for a pair of minor leaguers.

2001 - The Braves sign infielder Vinny Castilla also to a two-year contract.

2005 - The Braves acquire shortstop Edgar Renteria from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for third base prospect Andy Marte.

2008 - Greg Maddux announces his retirement. The four-time Cy Young Award winner set all-time records for putouts by a pitcher (546), double plays (98) and seasons with 15+ wins (18).