1981 - David Aardsma is born
2004 - After the Cubs decline Moises Alou‘s (.293, 39, 106) contract option, the Giants ink the free agent outfielder to a one-year contract with an option for a second year. The signing marks the second time the All-Star will be managed by his dad Felipe, as he did playing with the Expos from 1992-96.
2012 - Hisanori Takahashi signs as a free agent. Takahashi would make three appearances out of the pen for the Cubs in 2013.