Talking Chop · Dec 30, 2022
This day in MLB History December 30
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1926 - The Chicago Tribune releases a story stating that the Detroit Tigers threw a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox in 1917 to help Chicago win the pennant. Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis responds by holding a hearing on the matter, but dismisses all charges as he can find no witnesses to confirm any part of the claim.
1995 - The Yankees agree to a four-year deal with free agent Kenny Rogers.
2002 - Roger Clemens agrees to a one-year, $10.1 million deal with the Yankees. Clemens is seven wins shy of 300 for his career.
2009 - The Diamondbacks sign free agent second baseman Kelly Johnson to a one-year contract.