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1979
1979 Teams
Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox California Angels Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos New York Yankees New York Mets Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays
IN THE NEWS : The Twins re-sign reentry free agent P Mike Marshall .
PLAYERS BORN ON JANUARY 5, 1979 » Ruben Quevedo in Valencia Carabobo, Venezuela
IN THE NEWS : In the January draft - secondary phase, the Phils take Mark Davis with the top pick while the pick Nattie George, who will go unsigned. The Reds don't sign the 3rd pick, P Bill Bordley.
PLAYERS BORN ON JANUARY 15, 1979 » Ben Howard in Danville, IL
IN THE NEWS : Danny O'Brien signs a contract as president and chief executive officer of the Mariners, nine days after resigning as the Rangers GM.
PLAYERS BORN ON JANUARY 21, 1979 » Byung-Hyun Kim in Kwangsan-Ku Songjungdong, South Korea
IN THE NEWS : Willie Mays receives 409 of 432 votes in the BBWAA election to earn enshrinement in the Hall of Fame.