European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 17, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse R1 yanks finally a taker Boggs agrees by Ronald Blum new York a the new York Yankees finally got a big name free agent but he a coming off the worst season of his 11-year career. Wade Boggs a five time american league batting Champion chose the new York Yankees Over the los Angeles dodgers on tuesday agreeing to an $11 trillion three year contract. The Yankees had sought the National league map Barry Bonds and the no by Young award Winner Greg Maddux but instead wound up with a third baseman who hit 79 Points below his career average. A pm very enthusiastic about being a Yankee and playing for an organization so Rich in tradition a Boggs said in a statement released by the team. A the idea of being Able to play in Yankee stadium and remain in the Al East All factored into my Boggs 34, had spent his entire career with the Boston red sox slapping the Ball for doubles off the Green monster at Fenway Park. He made $2,7 million in 1992, the final season of a three year Deal Worth $7.35 million and the red sox did no to try to re sign him. The Yankees gave Boggs a $3 million signing Bonus $1.9 million in 1993, $2.1 million in 1994 and $4 million in 1995. New York also gave him no no Trade provision and said it would allow to become a free agent again after the Deal expired. Yankee general manager Gene Michael Wasny to that interested in Boggs but managing general partner Joe Molloy the stars and stripes december 17,1992 b Page 32 lifetime .338 hitter Wade Boggs now takes a swing at playing in the big Apple. Baker to manage giants was. Molloy the son in Law of principal owner George Steinbrenner conducted the negotiations with Boggs agent. Boggs is a .338 career hitter who won the Al batting title in 1983 and from 1985-88. He has a lifetime .428 on base percentage Boggs has 422 career doubles along with 85 homers and 687 Bis. The los Angeles dodgers the other team interested in signing Boggs offered two years and an option. But the Yankees made a three year offer tuesday. Told of the Yankees offer dodger pm Fred Claire said a they overshot our Mark considerably a Boggs a left handed hitter who could have increased Power statistics in Yankee stadium hit .300 or better in his first 10 major league seasons. But he slumped to .259 in 1992 with seven homers and 50 Bis. San Francisco a Dusty Baker became the latest new face in the san Francisco giants organization when he was hired wednesday to replace Roger Craig As manager. Baker the giants hitting coach for the past four seasons had been expected to get the Job since Craig was fired dec. 1. Giant general manager Bob Quinn interviewed five others but team officials said privately even before the interviews began that Baker would be selected. Quot Dusty Baker is a perfect 111 As the manager of the san Francisco giants Quinn said. Quot during my interview process it became evident that Baker has outstanding communicative skills first hand knowledge of giants personnel throughout the organization and the respect and admiration of the players on the major league Baker is the fourth Black manager currently in the majors joining Cito Gaston of the Toronto Blue jays Hal Mcrae of the Kansas City royals and Don Baylor of the Colorado Rockies. There also Are two hispanic managers Felipe Alou of the Montreal expos and Tony Perez of the Cincinnati reds. Baker 43, was a coach under Craig for the final five of his seven seasons As manager. In taking Over the team Baker will get a lineup that includes Barry Bonds a longtime family Friend signed last week to a $43.75 million contract. Baker said Quinn informed him monday night that he had the Job. Baker hired Bonds father Bobby As first base and hitting coach. He also hired Dick pole As pitching coach. Bob Lillis Bench and Wendell Kim third base will return As coaches along with Bob Brenly who is moving from first base to the bullpen. Baker an All Star outfielder who played for Atlanta los Angeles Sun Francisco and Oakland is known for his easy going Demeanour and rapport with players. Marlins land Santiago slugger Miami apr the Florida marlins have their first All Star performer. Benito Santiago a four time All Star Catcher signed a two year contract wednesday with the expansion team. The signing marked the second major free agent acquisition by the marlins in 24 hours. First baseman Orestes degrade the Japan league Home run Champion for the last three years was signed on tuesday. Santiago signed a two year $7.2 million total contract. Santiago a native of puerto Rico had expressed a desire to move closer to Home. An All Star each of the past four seasons for san Diego he sought a five year $30 million contract with the padres but they decided months ago to let him go. One reason the padres were willing to let Santiago go was a growing reputation for attitude problems. Quot i want to change All of the reputation on me in the past a Santiago said at a news conference. �?o1 want to work hard a rangers sign Henke Arlington Texas a Texas Ranger general manager Tom Grieve says the signing of reliever Tom Henke is exactly what the team needed to bolster a depleted pitching staff that used a Rookie closer late last season. Henke drafted by Texas in 1980 before building an All Star career with Toronto signed a two year contract with the rangers on tuesday for about $8 million. The contract also includes an option for the 1995 season. A a he a a Quality bullpen stopper a Grieve said. A we feel he a just what the doctor ordered for our pitching staff. He provides us with that late inning Guy that you go to. It allows Kevin Kennedy to use our other pitchers in roles they re accustomed Henke chose Texas Over the Boston red sox who reportedly offered him a two year $9 million contract. He Coula have returned to the Blue jays for a one year Deal Worth $3.5 million to $4 million. 29 Hawks lose Wilkins in loss to pistol a a
