Books and articles about Mike Jorgensen

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Jorgensen was always an asset due to fine defensive skills (he won a Gold Glove at first base in 1973), a team-first attitude, and an ability to draw walks, despite being a modest batsman. Originally a Met, he was traded to Montreal in 1972 with Tim Foli and Ken Singleton for Rusty Staub. He had career highs of 18 HR and 144 games as the Expos' first baseman in 1975. Mostly a lefthanded pinch hitter and defensive replacement in later years, after appearing in the 1985 WS with the Cardinals he became a manager in their farm system. (FJO)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 5, 1972: The Mets trade OF Ken Singleton, 1B-OF Mike Jorgensen, and IF Tim Foli to the Expos for OF Rusty Staub. » June 15, 1984: The Cardinals trade 3B Ken Oberkfell to the Braves for pitcher Ken Dayley and 1B Mike Jorgensen. Oberkfell was leading St. Louis with a .309 batting average. » June 16, 1995: The Cardinals fire manager Joe Torre, and replace him on an interim basis with Mike Jorgensen.