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This Day in Baseball History November 23
1964 Future Hall of Fame southpaw Warren Spahn is purchased by the Mets from the Braves. In addition to serving as the club's coaching staff, the crafty southpaw will post a 4-12 record in twenty appearances.
1971 Bill Virdon is named to take over for the retiring Danny Murtaugh as the manager of the world champion Pirates. Murtaugh, however will return to Pittsburgh dugout during the 1973 season to replace his replacement.
1977 The Yankees sign free-agent Rich Gossage to a six-year 2.75 million dollar contract. The 'Goose' had 26 saves and 1.26 era for the Pirates last season.
1977 The Red Sox sign two free-agent pitchers as Mike Torrez and Dick Drago come to terms to play in Boston.
1988 Leaving the World Champion Dodgers, free-agent second baseman Steve Sax signs a three-year deal with the Yankees.
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