"2009 - The Braves trade Rafael Soriano to the Rays in exchange for Jesse Chavez. He will appear in 28 games while posting a 5.89 ERA and a 4.69 FIP in 36 2⁄ 3 innings. Atlanta will send him to Kansas City at the trade deadline along with Gregor Blanco and Tim Collins in exchange for Rick Ankiel and Kyle Farnsworth."
"1919 - American League directors pass a resolution accusing Ban Johnson of overstepping his duties. The resolution demands that league files be turned over and that an auditor review all financial accounts. Owners for New York, Boston and Chicago are unhappy after Johnson attempted to suspend pitcher Carl Mays after he left his team without authorization during the past season."
"1971 - The Mets trade Nolan Ryan and three prospects to the Angels for shortstop Jim Fregosi. 1981 - The Cardinals acquire shortstop Ozzie Smith and right-hander Steve Mura from the Padres in exchange for Gary Templeton and outfielder Sixto Lezcano. 1984 - The Mets acquire catcher Gary Carter from the Expos in exchange for Hubie Brooks, Mike Fitzgerald and Herm Winningham. 1988 - Willie Randolph signs with the Dodgers. 1996 - The Reds sign free agent Kent Mercker."
A series of baseball events from 1918 through 2019 includes executive elections, governance disputes, rule rulings, stadium proposals, and numerous player transactions. National League leadership changed with formal elections and reelections, and the American League confronted its president over alleged overreach and financial scrutiny. Multiple high-profile trades reshaped rosters, including Nolan Ryan, Ozzie Smith, Gary Carter, and Rafael Soriano. Franchise plans and property agreements appeared alongside rule decisions such as the rosin ruling. The timeline culminates with major free-agent contracts, including multi-year, multi-hundred-million-dollar deals signed by CC Sabathia and Gerrit Cole.
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