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The weak-hitting Butera played eight years in the Twins system before serving as Minnesota's backup catcher for 1980 through 1982. His experience as a batting practice pitcher paid off in the NL; he pitched a scoreless inning for the Expos in 1985, and one for the Reds in 1986. Released by Cincinnati, he re-signed with Minnesota to play for the 1987 World Champions. (JCA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 29, 1982: At Minnesota, the Yanks put runners on 1B (Graig Nettles) and 2B (Bobby Murcer) with no outs. When Roy Smalley strikes out on a wide 3-2 pitch from Terry Felton, Murcer attempts to steal 3B. But Sal Butera's throw beats him so badly he retreats to 2B only to find Nettles there. Gary Gaetti tags Murcer who is standing safely alone on the base, and then throws to Kent Hrbek to catch Nettles heading back to 1B. Murcer then tries for 3B and Hrbek's throw to Felton covering completes the triple play. Alas, Felton, 0–8 coming into the game gets a no-decision, and will lose another five to finish his career with an 0–16 record. » December 19, 1985: The Expos trade P Bill Gullickson and C Sal Butera to the Reds for pitchers Jay Tibbs, Andy McGaffigan, and John Stuper, and C Dann Bilardello.