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December 3rd

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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.
1974 In a six-player deal, the Mets trade reliever Tug McGraw to the Phillies along with outfielders Don Hahn and Dave Schneck in exchange for outfielder Del Unser, pitcher Mac Scarce, and catcher John Stearns. The 'Ya Gotta Believe' closer will quickly become a fan-favorite in Philadelphia, helping the team win the World Series in 1980, the first in its 97-year history.
1993 The Phillies trade World Series goat Mitch Williams, the team's closer, to the Astros for pitchers Doug Jones and Jeff Juden. The much-maligned reliever, who posted a 20.25 ERA, losing twice in his three Fall Classic appearances, will be best remembered for giving up Joe Carter's dramatic walk-off home run that clinched the World Championship for Toronto.
2003 The Phillies, uncertain of re-signing Kevin Millwood, trade right-handed reliever Carlos Silva, infielder Nick Punto, and a player to be named (Bobby Korecky) to the Twins for left-handed starter Eric Milton. The 28-year-old southpaw, who missed most of last season after knee surgery, should join the starting rotation, including Randy Wolf, Vicente Padilla, and Brett Myers.
2005 The Phillies, to replace Billy Wagner, who joined the Mets as a free agent earlier in the week, agree to terms with right-hander Tom Gordon. The 38-year-old former Yankee set-up man agrees to an $18 million, three-year deal to be the closer for the team in the City of Brotherly Love.
2009 Placido Polanco agrees to an $18 million, three-year deal with the Phillies, the club that traded him to Detroit in 2005 to make room for a rookie named Chase Utley. The 34-year-old Gold Glove second baseman will play third base, filling the position vacated by Pedro Feliz, who became a free agent after Philadelphia did not pick up his $5.5 million option.
6 Fact(s) Found