Last time it was a 5-0 shutout for gum. Will cake get on the board here?
Rick Burleson was a scrappy second baseman with doubles power, especially effective at Fenway Park, who was a key member of the great Red Sox teams of the late 1970s. After the 1980 season the Angels traded Carney Lansford to Boston to get Burleson. Burleson had his best season by WAR (4.5) in the strike shortened 1981 season. Unfortunately, Burleson hurt his arm the next season, effectively ending his career, though he hung on for brief stints over the next several seasons. Overall in 1,346 games, he hit .273 with 256 2B, 50 HR and 449 RBI. After his playing career he had a long career as a scout, minor league manager and minor league coach. He is now retired.
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