Player trades and signings Winter Meetings

barry bonds playing san francisco giants in 1993

with principals in 1 place, winter meetings typically site of player trades , free-agent signings. however, informal meetings used take place in hotel lobbies until end of 20th century have been replaced texting , emailing; interactions take place in privacy of suites due preponderance of media personnel , fans converging on site.

among notable trades , signings have been made @ winter meetings are:

at 1975 winter meetings in fort lauderdale, new chicago white sox owner bill veeck sat @ table in lobby behind sign said open business . during course of meetings, veeck negotiated 6 trades involving 22 players.
at 1988 winter meetings in atlanta, texas rangers closed 3 trades involving 15 players , signed free agent pitcher nolan ryan.
at 1992 winter meetings in louisville, first-time free agent barry bonds signed san francisco giants 6 years , $43 million. bonds negotiated have hotel suite @ disposal during road games.
on last day of 2011 winter meetings in dallas, albert pujols, had won world series ring st. louis cardinals fall, inked 10-year, $250 million deal los angeles angels.
in space of 24 hours @ 2014 winter meetings in san diego, los angeles dodgers concluded 6 transactions 4 teams, involving 19 players , free agent.




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