January 16 in Minnesota Twins History: New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel (1986)

[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 16, 1986 , the New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel and a minor leaguer from the Minnesota Twins for three minor leaguers: outfielder Billy Beane and pitchers Joe Klink and Bill Latham. Teufel will platoon with Wally Backman during the Mets’ 1986 champion

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