Oct. 30, 1995-- The Orioles name Davey Johnson as the team's new manager replacing Phile Regan. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)

Back in his playing days with the Baltimore Orioles, Davey Johnson, shown in this 1969 file photo, once took it upon himself to ascertain the team's most productive batting order. After creating computer cards with hundreds of different lineups, he fed the information into a data processor and learned that the Orioles could score an additional .4 runs per game with Johnson as the No. 2 man in the order. (AP Photo/file)

April 2, 1997. Davey Johnson during Orioles opening day ceremonies. (Staff file)

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro. left, sprays manager Davey Johnson with champagne in the locker room at Oriole Park at Camden Yards Sun., Oct. 5, 1997. (Staf

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