This Day in Braves History: Braves acquire Johnny Estrada

"1921 - At the Major League meetings, the American League votes to return to the best-of-seven World Series format. The National League wants to keep the current five-of-nine format. Judge Landis breaks the tie and the four-of-seven format is reinstated. 1940 - A's manager Connie Mack buys a controlling interest in the club from the Shibe family for a reported $42,000. 1960 - Charlie Finley buys the 52 percent of the A's in the late Arnold Johnson's estate."

"1989 - The Mets trade Juan Samuel to the Dodgers just six months after acquiring him from the Phillies. New York receives Mike Marshall and Alejandro Peña in the deal. 1996 - The Blue Jays trade John Olerud to the Mets. 2001 - The Braves sign Albie Lopez to a one-year deal. 2002 - The Braves trade Kevin Millwood to the Phillies in exchange for catcher Johnny Estrada."

Major League Baseball experienced significant transactions, ownership transfers, and rule decisions across many decades. In 1921 the American League voted to return the World Series to a best-of-seven format after Judge Landis broke a tie, reinstating the four-of-seven format. Connie Mack purchased controlling interest in the A's in 1940, and Charlie Finley acquired 52 percent of the A's estate in 1960. Notable player moves included Juan Samuel to the Dodgers (1989), John Olerud to the Mets (1996), Kevin Millwood to the Phillies (2002), and Fred McGriff signing with the Dodgers (2002). The A's hired Mark Kotsay as manager in 2021, replacing Bob Melvin.

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