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Baseball history unpacked, March 28

Fields in the stream. Last issue we noted that and concentrated on 1984, when Dallas Green began building a Division Champion by trading for Gary Matthews and Bob Dernier, who were both Top 20 MVP candidates that year.

Today we examine the story of Lenny Randle snapping in spring training, look at the curious case of Sidd Finch, remember the 27-man roster, and return the All-Star Game to the fans.

Today in baseball history:

  • 1970 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces the return of the All-Star selection to the fans.