Yankees reflect on the impact of Jay Buhner trade on Aug. 13, 1988
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On August 13, 1964, Jay Buhner was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He played for the New York Yankees from 1987 to 1988 before being traded to the Seattle Mariners for Ken Phelps. Buhner later emerged as a significant player for Seattle, hitting over 300 home runs and making an All-Star team. The trade is often recalled as a pivotal moment for the Yankees and highlights George Steinbrenner's aggressive approach to team management during his ownership.
- •Jay Buhner born August 13, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky.
- •Buhner played for the Yankees from 1987 to 1988.
- •He was traded to the Mariners for Ken Phelps in July 1988.
- •Buhner hit over 300 home runs and became an All-Star with Seattle.
- •The trade is often cited as a misstep in Yankees history.
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