This day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux 

Dec 9 2022 by Talking Chop

 
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty ImagesBraves Franchise History

1976 - The Braves acquire Jeff Burroughs from the Rangers.

1992 - The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract, and then trade pitchers Charlie Leibrandt and Pat Gomez to the Rangers in exchange for 3B Jose Oliva. Maddux turned down a $28.5 million contract extension mid-season from the Cubs. He signs with Atlanta for $28 million which was $6 million less than what...

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