“Rossi’s camp is looking for a contract similar to that of Matthew Boldy in the seven-year, $49 million range,” Di Marco said. “By all accounts, that price is too expensive for GM Bill Guerin’s taste, and he has at least begun to take calls on Rossi.”...
I see MoJo re-signed at $800,000 for one year. That's fourth line money. He is big, fast and skilled but so inconsistent and a bit soft. But for just one year at 800 grand I can live with it
The Twins lost their team record 14th-straight game on this date in 1982. They were in last place (obviously) in the seven-team American League West—TWENTY games behind the Angels.
They finished the season with 102 losses—33 games behind the Angels.