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BoilerRocketScientist · 06-16-2014, 09:01 PM

01/30/1985 - San Francisco Inks Star MR to $564,000 Deal

The Giants pulled out all the stops today to announce the signing of reliever Neil Allen. The 27-year-old is one of the game's preeminent playmakers and has definitely proven why he was such an attractive signing. The contract is a 2-year deal worth $564,000. To date in his career, Allen has pitched in 313 games, piling up 59 saves with 260 Ks in 372.1 innings. He has a record of 22-29 and a 3.41 ERA.

01/31/1985 - Veteran Rogers Signs 2-Year Deal

The Cubs and Steve Rogers reached an accord earlier today which brings the starting pitcher to town for 2 years. Rogers will pocket $1,840,000 total and is widely expected to contribute significantly to the club's playoff drive. Rogers has gone 171-148 with an ERA of 3.40 in his career, piling up 1667 strikeouts in 2801.2 innings pitched.

01/31/1985 - $1,280,000 Brings Wayne Cage to San Francisco

Fans in San Francisco ushered in Wayne Cage today as their new first baseman. The 33-year-old came to terms with the Giants and will be hauling in $640,000 a year over 2 years. In his career Cage has racked up 814 hits with a .267 average and .359 on-base percentage. His numbers include 155 doubles, 6 triples, and 83 home runs, along with 405 runs scored and 390 RBIs.

02/03/1985 - St. Louis Cardinals, Twins Agree to Trade

A trade was announced today at a press conference in St. Louis. Not satisfied with their current roster, the St. Louis Cardinals general manager shook things up by acquiring 31-year-old reliever Rick Camp and 21-year-old minor league center fielder Darrin Jackson from the Minnesota Twins for 25-year-old shortstop Steve Sax. The Cardinals general manager said, "We're a better team now. We've added several pieces to the puzzle."

In his career Sax has played in 494 games, batted .281 with 15 home runs and 491 base hits. In his lifetime totals Camp has 12 saves with a 27-27 record and a 3.95 ERA.

06-16-2014, 09:01 PM	#403
BoilerRocketScientist All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 611	'84-'85 Off-Season 01/30/1985 - San Francisco Inks Star MR to $564,000 Deal The Giants pulled out all the stops today to announce the signing of reliever Neil Allen. The 27-year-old is one of the game's preeminent playmakers and has definitely proven why he was such an attractive signing. The contract is a 2-year deal worth $564,000. To date in his career, Allen has pitched in 313 games, piling up 59 saves with 260 Ks in 372.1 innings. He has a record of 22-29 and a 3.41 ERA. 01/31/1985 - Veteran Rogers Signs 2-Year Deal The Cubs and Steve Rogers reached an accord earlier today which brings the starting pitcher to town for 2 years. Rogers will pocket $1,840,000 total and is widely expected to contribute significantly to the club's playoff drive. Rogers has gone 171-148 with an ERA of 3.40 in his career, piling up 1667 strikeouts in 2801.2 innings pitched. 01/31/1985 - $1,280,000 Brings Wayne Cage to San Francisco Fans in San Francisco ushered in Wayne Cage today as their new first baseman. The 33-year-old came to terms with the Giants and will be hauling in $640,000 a year over 2 years. In his career Cage has racked up 814 hits with a .267 average and .359 on-base percentage. His numbers include 155 doubles, 6 triples, and 83 home runs, along with 405 runs scored and 390 RBIs. 02/03/1985 - St. Louis Cardinals, Twins Agree to Trade A trade was announced today at a press conference in St. Louis. Not satisfied with their current roster, the St. Louis Cardinals general manager shook things up by acquiring 31-year-old reliever Rick Camp and 21-year-old minor league center fielder Darrin Jackson from the Minnesota Twins for 25-year-old shortstop Steve Sax. The Cardinals general manager said, "We're a better team now. We've added several pieces to the puzzle." In his career Sax has played in 494 games, batted .281 with 15 home runs and 491 base hits. In his lifetime totals Camp has 12 saves with a 27-27 record and a 3.95 ERA.