January 18th in 1990s Baseball
Happy 1990s Birthday to Bill Sampen, who is the only guy from his high school or his college to reach the big leagues. Bill pitched for the Expos, Royals, and Angels and now runs a travel baseball organization.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Brady Anderson, who spent 15 years in the bigs, was a three-time All-Star and hit 50 homers in 1996.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Kevin McGehee, who pitched in 5 games for the 1993 Orioles.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Mike Bertotti, who went 3-1 for the White Sox between 1995 and 1997.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Keith Glauber, who was a 42nd round draft pick and pitched in 7 games for the Reds between 1998 and 2000.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Mike Lieberthal, who was the #3 overall pick in the 1990 draft (Phillies) and spent 14 years in the bigs. Mike was a two-time All-Star and won a Gold Glove.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Brian Falkenborg, who debuted with the Orioles in 1999, missed all of 2000 with injury and pitched in the States and Japan until 2014.
1/18/90
The Giants avoid arbitration with Scott Garrelts when they sign him to a three-year deal worth $6.2 million. He goes 12-11 in 1990 but blows out his elbow in 1991, which ends his career.
1/18/90
The Expos avoid arbitration with Tim Burke when they sign him to a three-year deal worth $6.3 million. He leads the Expos with 20 saves in 1990 and is traded to the Mets in 1991 for Ron Darling.
1/18/91
Coming off a 57 save season, Bobby Thigpen signs a three-year, $9 million deal with the White Sox.
1/18/91
Cleveland signs Ron Kittle as a free agent. They release him in April and he finishes his career with the White Sox.
1/18/92
The Reds sign Barry Larkin to a five-year deal worth $25.6 million. He is the first $5 million per year player in Reds history.
1/18/99
The Blue Jays sign Joey Cora to a one-year free agent deal worth $500,000.
1/18/99
A fiberglass panel falls from the roof of Olympic Stadium during the setup for an auto show. Five people are injured.
1/18/94
“This has been a unique and historic day,” says Bud Selig after MLB owners approve a new revenue-sharing plan.
The only problem is that it is contingent on the players accepting a salary cap. The players tell the owners to pound sand.
1/18/96
MLB owners unanimously approve Disney’s bid to purchase the Angels from Gene Autry.
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