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Swami077 · 05-26-2020, 11:07 PM

January 23, 1991
With Red Sox ace Roger Clemens due to become a free agent following this season, the team has begun internal discussions of approaching Clemens about an extension. The hope is that an extension can get done prior to spring training. It is unclear how willing Clemens is about an extension at this time. He would undoubtedly command top dollar on the open market next year.

The Yankees picked up 27 year old second baseman Jeff Treadway from the Atlanta Braves. In exchange, the Braves added minor league catcher John Ramos and 23 year old outfielder Deion Sanders. It was curious timing for the move, as Treadway had just signed a 5 year extension to remain with the Braves through 1995. Treadway hit .288 with 14 home runs in a breakout season last year in Atlanta.

The Dodgers added to their outfield today, signing 28 year old Joe Orsulak. He inked a 3 year, $8.6 million contract after a strong season in Baltimore that saw him bat .281 with 18 home runs.

Hall of Fame Balloting
There will be four new inductees in Cooperstown in the class of 1991. Pitcher Jim Palmer, 2B Rod Carew, 2B Joe Morgan and pitcher Gaylord Perry all got the call that they had been waiting all their lives for.

Palmer amassed 268 career wins while spending his entire career with Baltimore. In his first year on the ballot, Palmer earned 98.8% of the vote. Carew also was elected in his first year eligible, gaining 89.4% of the vote. In his career between Minnesota and California, Carew tallied 3053 hits. He was an 18 time All-Star and took home the Most Valuable Player award in 1977. Morgan was elected with 82.2% of the vote in his first year of eligibility. Across a 22 year career, Morgan spent time with the Astros, Reds, Giants, Phillies and Athletics. He was a key piece of the Big Red Machine during his time in Cincinnati. A two time MVP, Morgan also earned 5 Gold Glove awards.

Perry is the only one of the four inductees who was not elected in their first year of eligibility. In his second year on the ballot, Perry snuck in by garnering 77.9%. Throughout his big league career which took him to a number of destinations, Perry won 314 games. He will be enshrined as a member of the Giants.

05-26-2020, 11:07 PM	#88
Swami077 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 156	Hall of Fame Balloting January 23, 1991 With Red Sox ace Roger Clemens due to become a free agent following this season, the team has begun internal discussions of approaching Clemens about an extension. The hope is that an extension can get done prior to spring training. It is unclear how willing Clemens is about an extension at this time. He would undoubtedly command top dollar on the open market next year. The Yankees picked up 27 year old second baseman Jeff Treadway from the Atlanta Braves. In exchange, the Braves added minor league catcher John Ramos and 23 year old outfielder Deion Sanders. It was curious timing for the move, as Treadway had just signed a 5 year extension to remain with the Braves through 1995. Treadway hit .288 with 14 home runs in a breakout season last year in Atlanta. The Dodgers added to their outfield today, signing 28 year old Joe Orsulak. He inked a 3 year, $8.6 million contract after a strong season in Baltimore that saw him bat .281 with 18 home runs. Hall of Fame Balloting There will be four new inductees in Cooperstown in the class of 1991. Pitcher Jim Palmer, 2B Rod Carew, 2B Joe Morgan and pitcher Gaylord Perry all got the call that they had been waiting all their lives for. Palmer amassed 268 career wins while spending his entire career with Baltimore. In his first year on the ballot, Palmer earned 98.8% of the vote. Carew also was elected in his first year eligible, gaining 89.4% of the vote. In his career between Minnesota and California, Carew tallied 3053 hits. He was an 18 time All-Star and took home the Most Valuable Player award in 1977. Morgan was elected with 82.2% of the vote in his first year of eligibility. Across a 22 year career, Morgan spent time with the Astros, Reds, Giants, Phillies and Athletics. He was a key piece of the Big Red Machine during his time in Cincinnati. A two time MVP, Morgan also earned 5 Gold Glove awards. Perry is the only one of the four inductees who was not elected in their first year of eligibility. In his second year on the ballot, Perry snuck in by garnering 77.9%. Throughout his big league career which took him to a number of destinations, Perry won 314 games. He will be enshrined as a member of the Giants.