Talking Chop · Mar 2, 2022
This Day in Braves History: March 2
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2016 - A big day by Mallex Smith leads the Braves over the Orioles.
2017 - The Braves get an important first approval for their eventual move to North Port for Spring Training.
2018 - Ronald Acuña Jr. slugs his first home run of the spring.
2018 - MLB Pipeline ranks the Braves’ farm system as the second best in baseball.
Braves Franchise History
1966 - Commissioner William Eckert voids the contract between the Atlanta Braves and Tom Seaver.
MLB History
1927 - The Yankees announce that Babe Ruth has agreed to a three-year deal worth $70,000 per season making him the highest paid player in league history.