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This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Nick Markakis to a four-year deal

1963 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire outfielder Felipe Alou, catcher Ed Bailey, pitcher Ernie Bowman and infielder Ernie Bowman from the Giants in exchange for catcher Del Crandell and pitchers Bob Hendley and Bob Shaw.

1974 - The Braves send catcher Jim Essian to the White Sox in exchange for Dick Allen and cash. Allen refuses to report to Atlanta and retires instead.

2010 - The Braves acquire reliever Scott Linebrink form the White Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher Kyle Cofield.

2014 - The Braves sign outfielder Nick Markakis to a four-year, $44 million contract.