March 15 in Pittsburgh Pirates History: In a nine-player spring training swap between Pittsburgh and the A’s net the Pirates Phil Garner (1977)

On March 15, 1977 — In a nine-player spring training swap with Pittsburgh, the A’s send Phil Garner, Chris Batton, and Tommy Helms to the Pirates for Tony Armas, Mitchell Page, and four pitchers, including Doc Medich and Dave Giusti. Pittsburgh’s acquisition of infielder Phil Garner, the key player

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