Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. Even with the start of the 2020 season, the Pinstripe Alley team has decided to continue the revived program in its new format. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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This Day in Yankees History (July 31)
24 Years Ago
Prior to the 1996 trade deadline, the Yankees acquired Cecil Fielder for Ruben Sierra and minor leaguer Matt Drews.