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This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Brian Jordan to 5-year deal

1964 - The Mets purchase Warren Spahn from the Milwaukee Braves. Spahn will serve as part of New York’s coaching staff and will put up a 4-12 record before he is released. Spahn will then sign with the San Francisco Giants.

1998 - The Braves and outfielder Brian Jordan agree on a five-year deal.

2013 - The Yankees agree to a five-year, $85 million contract with former Braves catcher Brian McCann.

MLB History

1943 - Commissioner Kenesaw Landis rules that Phillies owner William D. Cox is permanently ineligible to hold office or be employed for having bet on his own team.