1983 California Angels

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1982 / 1984

70-92, Finished 5th in AL West (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: John McNamara (70-92)
Scored 722 runs, Allowed 779 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 75-87

Ballparks: Anaheim Stadium · Attendance: 2,555,016 (1st of 14)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 99, Pitching - 99 · one-year: Batting - 96, Pitching - 97

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Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

October 15, 1982

Mike Bishop granted Free Agency.

November 10, 1982

Don Baylor granted Free Agency.

Luis Tiant granted Free Agency.

November 24, 1982

Traded a player to be named later to the New York Yankees. Received Tommy John. The California Angels sent Dennis Rasmussen (November 24, 1982) to the New York Yankees to complete the trade.

January 10, 1983

Traded John Harris to the Cincinnati Reds. Received Mike O'Berry.

January 11, 1983

Drafted Brad Arnsberg in the 1st round (6th pick) of the 1983 amateur draft (January Secondary), but did not sign the player.

Drafted Mark Gardner in the 6th round of the 1983 amateur draft (January), but did not sign the player.

January 21, 1983

Signed Ellis Valentine as a free agent.

February 2, 1983

Released Steve Renko.

February 17, 1983

Purchased Gary Gray from the Seattle Mariners.

March 19, 1983

Signed Bob Lacey as a free agent.

March 23, 1983

Released Mick Kelleher.

June 6, 1983 (Standings)

Drafted Wally Joyner in the 3rd round of the 1983 amateur draft. Player signed June 16, 1983.

Drafted Pat Clements in the 4th round of the 1983 amateur draft.

Drafted Ray Chadwick in the 16th round of the 1983 amateur draft.

Drafted Shawn Hillegas in the 26th round of the 1983 amateur draft, but did not sign the player.

Drafted Chris Beasley in the 27th round of the 1983 amateur draft, but did not sign the player.

June 20, 1983 (Standings)

Signed Tim Blackwell as a free agent.

July 6, 1983 (Standings)

Released Joe Ferguson.

Released Dave Goltz.

July 19, 1983 (Standings)

Released Bill Travers.

August 6, 1983 (Standings)

Signed Jack Howell as an amateur free agent.

November 7, 1983

Rod Carew granted Free Agency.

November 8, 1983

Released Mickey Mahler.

November 15, 1983

Mike O'Berry granted Free Agency.

November 22, 1983

Signed Rod Carew as a free agent.

December 5, 1983

Released Byron McLaughlin.

December 7, 1983

Traded Tim Foli to the New York Yankees. Received Curt Kaufman and cash.

December 8, 1983

Signed Frank LaCorte as a free agent.

December 12, 1983

Bob Lacey granted Free Agency.

December 19, 1983

Traded Curt Brown to the New York Yankees. Received Mike Browning (minors).

December 20, 1983

Traded Bobby Clark to the Milwaukee Brewers. Received Jim Slaton.

January 17, 1984

Drafted Doug Jennings in the 2nd round of the 1984 amateur draft (January). Player signed May 26, 1984.

February 4, 1984

Signed Bob Lacey as a free agent.

February 6, 1984

Signed Rob Picciolo as a free agent.

March 30, 1984

Released Bob Lacey.

April 1, 1984

Released Andy Hassler.

1982 / 1984 Trades and Transactions