May 11 in Los Angeles Angels History: Dave Winfield rejects a trade that would have sent him from the New York Yankees to California (1990)

On May 11, 1990, future Hall of Famer Dave Winfield rejects a trade that would have sent him from the New York Yankees to the California Angels for pitcher Mike Witt. A no-trade clause in Winfield’s contract gives him the right to turn down the deal. Five days later, Winfield will reach an agreement

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