March 6 in Chicago Cubs History: Andre Dawson signs a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs worth $650,000. (1987)

On March 6, 1987, prized free agent Andre Dawson signs a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs worth $650,000. The former Montreal Expos’ star had previously offered to sign a “blank check” contract with Chicago. because collusion prevents him from signing a contract at the market rate for his ser

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