Quick Hits: Jackson, Perkins, Lane, Nitkowski
2012/03/quick-hits-jackson-perkins-lane-nitkowski.htmlOn a more somber note, it was on this day in 1999 that the legendary Joe DiMaggio passed away at age 84 after a battle with lung cancer.
Spanish Links: Vazquez, Wandy, Jorge Vazquez
2012/03/spanish-links-vazquez-wandy-jorge-vazquez.htmlThe Astros originally signed Rodriguez as an international free agent in 1999, and he says he appreciates the team that "opened the doors" for him to make it to the majors.
Chipper Jones To Retire Following 2012 Season
2012/03/chipper-jones-to-retire-following-2012-season.htmlThe seven-time All-Star won the 1999 National League MVP Award and the 2008 NL batting title…
How Teams Obtained Their Opening Day Starters
2012/04/how-teams-obtained-their-opening-day-starter.htmlInternational Free Agent Signings (3) Wandy Rodriguez, Astros - Signed as an amateur free agent in 1999.
White Sox To Sign Kip Wells
2012/04/white-sox-to-sign-kip-wells.htmlHe broke in with the 1999 White Sox and spent three seasons in Chicago before the White Sox traded him to Pittsburgh.
Reds To Extend Brandon Phillips
2012/04/reds-to-extend-brandon-phillips.htmlThe Expos selected Phillips in the second round of the 1999 draft and sent him to Cleveland along with Cliff Lee and Grady Sizemore for Bartolo Colon in 2002.
Ivan Rodriguez To Retire
2012/04/ivan-rodriguez-to-retire.htmlHe's a 14-time All-Star, a 13-time Gold Glove award winner, a seven-time Silver Slugger award winner, and the 1999 AL MVP.
This Date In Transactions History: Rickey Henderson
2012/05/this-date-in-transactions-history-rickey-henderson.htmlIn 1999, Rickey Henderson hooked on with the Mets and turned in yet another strong campaign…
NL Central Notes: Pirates, Rizzo, Lucroy
2012/05/nl-central-notes-pirates-rizzo.htmlThe Cubs traded Kyle Lohse to the Twins in a four-player trade on this date in 1999.
AL East Notes: Reyes, Rundles, Blue Jays
2012/06/al-east-notes-reyes-rundles-blue-jays.htmlRundles appeared in nine games (six IP with a 1.50 ERA) for the Indians in 2008-09 and was originally drafted by the Red Sox in 1999 when Dan Duquette was Boston's general manager.
Tag Team Value: Compensation Draft Picks
2012/06/tag-team-value-compensation-draft-picks.htmlWhen Palmeiro signed with the Texas Rangers following the 1998 season, the Orioles received the 50th overall pick in 1999, and drafted Roberts.
Minor Moves: Eyre, Palmer
2012/06/outrighted-to-triple-a-matt-palmer.htmlThe 33-year-old was drafted by Minnesota in the 23rd round in 1999 and has a 4.95 ERA across parts of four seasons with the Twins, Rangers, and Orioles.
Central Links: Liriano, Carpenter, Hernandez
2012/06/al-central-links-liriano-carpenter-hernandez.htmlOn this date in 1999, the Royals tore off a 10-run eighth inning en route to an 11-7 win over the Indians, according to Baseball-Reference.
Dodgers Acquire Shane Victorino
2012/07/dodgers-acquire-shane-victorino.htmlShane Victorino is returning to the organization that drafted him in 1999.
Extension Candidate: Buster Posey
2012/08/extension-candidate-buster-posey.htmlA seven-year, $84MM contract would be the third-most expensive deal ever given to a catcher, behind Mauer's eight-year, $184MM extension with the Twins and Mike Piazza's seven-year, $91MM deal with the Mets from 1999-2005.
Red Sox Notes: Crawford, McClure
2012/08/red-sox-notes-crawford-mcclure.htmlMcClure spent seven years as a pitching coach with the Rockies between Triple-A and the Major League club from 1999-2005.
Berkman Discusses Potential DH Role
2012/09/berkman-discusses-potential-dh-role.htmlHe came up with Houston in 1999 and remained there until the 2010 trade deadline, when they traded him to the Yankees as part of their rebuilding effort.
This Date In Transactions History: Tim Salmon
2012/09/this-date-in-transactions-history-tim-salmon.htmlInjuries would limit Salmon to just 98 games in 1999 - his lowest total since becoming a full-time major leaguer - but he bounced back in spectacular fashion in 2000, matching his career-high of 34 home runs.
Ben Sheets To Retire
2012/10/ben-sheets-to-retire.htmlThe Brewers selected Sheets with the tenth overall pick in the 1999 draft and he spent most of his career in Milwaukee.
Week In Review: 9/30/12 – 10/6/12
2012/10/week-in-review-93012-10612.htmlThe Brewers selected Sheets with the tenth overall pick in the 1999 draft and he spent most of his career in Milwaukee.
Baseball’s Longest-Tenured GMs
2012/10/baseballs-longest-tenured-gms.htmlHere's the complete list: Terry Ryan, Twins, 1994 (stepped aside from 2007-11) Brian Sabean, Giants, 1996 Billy Beane, Athletics, 1997 Brian Cashman, Yankees, 1998 Dan O'Dowd, Rockies, 1999 (Bill Geivett assumes many GM duties as Sr.
AL Central Notes: Royals, Twins, Tigers
2012/10/al-central-notes-royals-twins-tigers.htmlBream spent the past two seasons as a scout and special assistant with the Padres after spending more than a decade with the Tigers from 1999-2010.
Phillies Decline Placido Polanco’s Option
2012/10/phillies-decline-placido-polancos-option.htmlThat total was his lowest since playing a partial season for the Cardinals at age 23 in 1999.
Quick Hits: Ankiel, Dempster, Towles, Bourn
2012/11/quick-hits-ankiel-dempster-towles-bourn.htmlAnkiel pitched for the Cardinals from 1999-2004, putting together a strong season as a 20-year-old in 2000.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Santana, Peavy, Ethier
2012/11/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-santana-peavy-ethier.htmlOn this date in 1999, Ken Griffey Jr.