March 31, 200719 yr MARCH 31ST THE J to the O to the E to the Y … JOEY, JOEY, JOEY CORA 1991: The White Sox acquired second baseman Joey Cora and outfielder Warren Newson from the San Diego Padres in exchange for pitchers Adam Peterson and Steve Rosenberg. Cora and Newson both became key members of the White Sox American League West championship team in 1993. Cora was the team’s second baseman and sparkplug while Newson was the squad’s top pinch-hitter. JORDAN BIRMINGHAM BOUND 1994: After a spring training which saw his every move dissected, Michael Jordan was assigned to the White Sox Double-A affiliate in Birmingham. Jordan was signed by the White Sox to a one-year minor league contract Feb. 7 and received a non-roster invitation to spring training. Jordan hit .202 with three home runs and 51 RBI in 127 games for the Barons in helping the Southern League set an attendance record. Jordan halted his baseball career shortly before the 1995 season. For the rest of the day plus a stumper visit www.whitesoxalmanac.com ... sponsored by nobody!
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