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Texas traded the 6'4" Griffin to the Yankees with Dave Righetti in a 1978, 10-player deal. Griffin was New York's best rookie in the spring of 1980, then went 2-4 and was sent down. He pitched for seven organizations without a full or winning season in the majors. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » November 10, 1978: In a major trade, the Yankees send former Cy Young Award winner Sparky Lyle, along with pitchers Larry McCall and Dave Rajsich, C Mike Heath and infielder Domingo Ramos to the Rangers. The Rangers pack up outfielders Juan Beniquez and Greg Jamison, and pitchers Dave Righetti, Mike Griffin and Paul Mirabella. Righetti, considered the top lefty prospect in the minors, will win Rookie of the Year honors in 1981.