1973 - The Atlanta Braves release pitcher Denny McLain. Atlanta had acquired McLain from Oakland in exchange for Orlando Cepeda. 1948 - Hank Greenberg is named farm director of the Cleveland Indians.

Denny McLain will be remembered for two things ... In 1972, McLain was traded twice, to the Oakland A's and then the Atlanta Braves. His combined record was 4-7 with a 6.39 ERA.

2008 - Braves prospect Jordan Schafer receives a ... 1963 - The Detroit Tigers claim Denny McLain off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. McLain won 108 games for the Tigers from 1965 - 1969.

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