2009 - The Braves trade Rafael Soriano to the Rays in exchange for Jesse Chavez.
MLB History
1918 - John Heydler is formally elected as president of the National League. Heydler was secretary for the NL, but had been the acting President since John Tener stepped down in August.
1919 - American League directors pass a resolution accusing Ban Johnson of overstepping his duties. The resolution demands that league files be turned over and that an auditor review all financial accounts. Owners for New York, Boston and Chicago are unhappy after Johnson attempted to suspend pitcher Carl Mays after he left his team without authorization during the past season.