The Final Score

* In 2006 the Braves signed Wayne Franklin. Remember his cup of coffee with the Yankees in 2005? George Steinbrenner ordered him banished - aka, Columbus, here I come - after he gave up a home run to Hank Blalock.

* In 1997 the Expos signed Hensley Meulens.

* Also in '97 the A's signed Todd Van Poppel, perhaps the most hyped pitcher ever.

* In 1991 the Astros signed Calvin Schiraldi. If the Red Sox brought him back to throw out the first pitch, I bet he'd still get booed.

* In 1981 the Astros signed David Clyde. There's great details about his debut at age 18 in this highly entertaining book.

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