1989 Event Lou Piniella is named manager of the Reds, replacing banned Pete Rose 1988 Event Lou Piniella is fired as manager of Yankees for 2nd time 1987 Event Woody Woodward resigns as New York Yankee General Manager, Lou Piniella is named General Manager and Billy Martin is named New York Yankee manager for 5th and final time 1985 Event Lou Piniella named New York Yankee manager 1969 Event KC outfielder Lou Piniella is voted AL Rookie of Year 1969 Event Seattle Pilots trade minor league outfielder Lou Piniella to Royals 1943 Birthday Lou Piniella, outfielder/manager, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners
