May 29 in Yankees History: The Yankees purchase — some would say rent — spitballer Burleigh Grimes from the Pittsburgh Pirates. After 10 appearances with the (1934)

On May 29, 1934 — The Yankees purchase — some would say rent — spitballer Burleigh Grimes from the Pittsburgh Pirates . After 10 appearances with the Yankees, the Yanks will release Grimes and the Pirates will reobtain him.

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