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1975 – In a decision announced on December 23, 1975, arbitrator Peter Seitz ruled that pitchers Dave McNally and Andy Messersmith were free agents because the reserve clause could not bind them to a team forever. Several court appeals were rejected, forcing the owners into collective bargaining on the issue. Take a moment to read “The Demise of the Reserve Clause” by Stew Thornley.
Arbitrator Seitz Sets the Players Free
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The Twins acquire second baseman Bob Randall from the Dodgers and part ways with outfielder Danny Walton.
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