March 19 in Yankees History: New York Yankees acquire Mel Hall when they realize Dave Winfield will miss season (1989)

On March 19, 1989, the New York Yankees , realizing that slugger Dave Winfield will miss the season after undergoing back surgery next week for central disc herniation, acquire outfielder Mel Hall from the Cleveland Indians . The Yankees surrender catcher Joel Skinner and a minor leaguer. [jetpack_s

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