March 19 in Boston Red Sox History: Cleveland Indians reject the Boston Red Sox’ offer of $1 million for star pitcher Herb Score (1957)

On March 19, 1957, In what is believed to be the largest offer for a player to date, Cleveland Indians general manager Hank Greenberg rejected a million-dollar offer for left-handed pitcher Herb Score from Boston Red Sox GM Joe Cronin. Greenberg refuses, saying that Cleveland is interested in buildi

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