On this date in 1987, the #MNTwins acquired Montreal star closer Jeff Reardon and backup catcher Tom Nieto in exchange for pitcher Neal Heaton, 1980 first-round draft pick catcher Jeff Reed, 19-year-old future major league pitcher Yorkis Perez, and Al Cardwood.
Isaiah Thomas says he wants to play one more year in the NBA before it’s all said and done:
“I want to be able to put on a jersey and mentally end it on my own. I feel that good and I know I’m able to produce for a team whether it’s on the floor or whether it’s a veteran presence in the locker room. Ultimately my No. 1 goal is to get back in. I’m staying ready but also figuring out things that are happening throughout my life that are positive as well.”
(via @GwashburnGlobe)