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| 1963 | The Braves trade catcher Del Crandell and right-handers Bob Shaw and Bob Hendley to the Giants for outfielder Felipe Alou, backstop Ed Bailey, and southpaw Billy Hoeft. Forty years later, Alou will return to San Francisco to become the team's manager. |
| 1974 | The White Sox obtain a player to be named later and cash from the Braves in exchange for Dick Allen, who refuses to report to Atlanta, citing he wants no part of playing in the South. After announcing his retirement, the 'Wampum Walloper' will play again in May, coaxed by the Phillies, his first big-league team, to return to Philadelphia after missing spring training and the season's start. |
| 2007 | Billy Southworth, who managed the Cardinals (1929, 1940-45) and the Braves (1946-51), is elected to the Veterans Committee's Hall of Fame. 'Billy the Kid' compiled a managerial record of 1,044-704 (.597), including four World Series appearances and two World Championships during his 13 years in the dugout. |
| 2013 | Brian McCann agrees to a five-year deal with the Yankees worth $85 million, the richest contract ever for a catcher acquired in free agency. The 29-year-old All-Star backstop spent his first nine years with the Braves, providing consistent offense and leadership for the successful franchise. |
| 2014 | Nick Markakis (276, 14, 50) and the Braves agree on a four-year deal reportedly in the range of $45 million. The Orioles had declined the 31-year-old outfielder's $17.5 million mutual option for next season, making the two-time Gold Glover available as a free agent. |
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