Today in RBI Baseball History

[Nails]

February 17, 1987 Yankee first baseman Don Mattingly wins his $1.975 arbitration case breaking the record for the largest amount ever awarded to a player set by Jack Morris just four days ago.

[JerryD]

Apparently players worked cheap in '87.  And I'm glad Mattingly got that extra half cent he was looking for.

Good work though

[Nails]

Good call.  I think Mattingly probably made more than a dollar ninety-seven that year.

The text was copied directly from nationalpastime.com

[TβG]

ON THIS DATE IN 1976

Pepperdine University right-hander Mike Scott tosses a perfect game to defeat California Lutheran, 3-0.  Scott will be drafted by the Mets this spring and go on to a thirteeen-year Major League career, culminating with the National League Championship Series MVP Awards in 1986.

[ultimate7]

ON THIS DATE IN 1976
culminating with the National League Championship Series MVP Awards in 1986.

I'm still amazed that the gave the MVP award to a player on the losing team (not to say Scott didn't deserve it), does anyone know of other times when a player on a team losing a series won series MVP? 

[Nails]

March 2

1989 - At a photo session, Mets' outfielder Darryl Strawberry throws a punch at Keith Hernandez, the team's first baseman. The scuffle started over comments about salaries and results with the Straw walking out of camp.

1992 - The highest-paid player tag now belongs to Ryne Sandberg. Ryno signs a four-year contract extension worth 7.1 million dollars per season.

[Nails]

I'm still amazed that the gave the MVP award to a player on the losing team (not to say Scott didn't deserve it), does anyone know of other times when a player on a team losing a series won series MVP?

Bobby Richardson was awarded the World Series MVP, even though the Yankees lost in 7 games to the Pirates.   There may be other instances; this is just one that I found.

[Nails]

March 3, 1988 - Upset by a practical joke played by teammate Jesse Orosco, Dodger slugger Kirk Gibson walks out of camp for a day. The southpaw reliever had put eyeblack on Gibson's cap.

[TβG]

LANDMARK

Though the Oakland A's have boasted such run-producers as Reggie Jackson, Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, and Jason Giambi, the team's record for most consecutive games with an RBI is held by Rick Monday.  Monday knocked in 18 runs over 10 straight games in 1969, accounting for one-third of his season RBI total.

[TβG]

LANDMARK

Although he pitched only about half of his career with that team, Bert Blyleven holds the Twins career records for the strikeouts (2,035) and shutouts (29).

[Nails]

March 9, 1994 - Phillies first baseman/outfielder John Kruk is diagnosed with testicular cancer. After surgery, doctors expect a full recovery.

[Nails]

March 10, 1992 - The Pirates trade pitcher Neal Heaton (3-3, 4.33) to the Royals for outfielder Kirk Gibson (.236, 16 HR, 18 SB).

[RedBarron]

I find it amazingly ironic that Kirk Gibson won an MVP award yet never made an all star team.

[ultimate7]

I find it amazingly ironic that Kirk Gibson won an MVP award yet never made an all star team.

Wow, never knew that, he's probably the only one.

[RedBarron]

They should take his MVP away anyhow.

The fucker had a so-so 1988 season.  There were a half dozen pitchers that were more valuable than Gibby.

[Nails]

There were a half dozen pitchers that were more valuable than Gibby.

Orel Hershiser for one.  I personally don't really like giving the MVP to pitchers.  Pitchers have the Cy Young, and hitters can't win that.  Would've been cool if they created a hitters-only award, and a separate most valuable player award.

[RedBarron]

There were a half dozen pitchers that were more valuable than Gibby.

Orel Hershiser for one.  I personally don't really like giving the MVP to pitchers.  Pitchers have the Cy Young, and hitters can't win that.  Would've been cool if they created a hitters-only award, and a separate most valuable player award.

Hitters Only Award:  Silver Slugger.  Too bad they don't have the Silverest Slugger Award.

[Nails]

Yeah, that's true.  Doesn't get the same attention though, unfortunately.

[Nails]

March 15, 1977 - Tony Armas, Mitchell Page and four pitchers are traded to the A's for Phil Garner, Tommy Helms and Charlie Batton.

[Nails]

March 18, 2000 - After acquiring Jesse Orosco from the Orioles in a December trade, the Mets send the veteran left-hander to the Cardinals for utility player Joe McEwing.

Mets released McEwing yesterday.