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This Day in Braves History: January 5
1984 - Phil Niekro signs a two-year deal with the New York Yankees which allows them to move Dave Righetti into a relief role. Niekro became a free agent after the Braves released him in October despite posting a 3.97 ERA over 34 starts and 201 2/3 innings for Atlanta in 1983. Niekro would turn in a great season for the Yankees in 1984 going 16-8 with a 3.