MEMORABLE FACES AT THE BREAK
Peter Gammons
July 18, 1988
The first half of '88 produced some players to remember (No. 1 on each list appears in photo)
The first half of '88 produced some players to remember (No. 1 on each list appears in photo)
RISING STARS
1. Andres Galarraga, Expos
2. Bobby Bonilla, Pirates
3. Mike Greenwell, Red Sox
4. Shawon Dunston, Cubs
5. Barry Larkin, Reds
FUTURE HOUSE HUNTERS
1. Rickey Henderson, Yankees
2. John McNamara, Red Sox
3. Rick Sutcliffe, Cubs
4. Kevin Bass, Astros
5. Larry Himes, White Sox
BEST TRANSACTIONS
1. Bob Welch ( Athletics) obtained in three-way deal with Mets and Dodgers
2. Kirk Gibson ( Dodgers) free agent
3. Jack Clark (Yankees) free agent
4. Jose Rijo (Reds), along with Tim Birtsas, in trade with Athletics for Dave Parker
5. Luis Salazar (Tigers) free agent
FALLING STARS
1. Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers
2. Mike Schmidt, Phillies
3. Larry Parrish, Rangers (released)
4. Gary Carter, Mets
5. Jesse Barfield, Blue Jays
BACK FROM THE DEAD