WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

JIMMY WYNN

Traded by the Astros to Los Angeles for pitcher Claude Osteen before the start of the 1974 campaign, center fielder Wynn started his brief Dodger career with a bang, hitting a home run on opening day. He hit 31 more that season, earning the Sporting News’ award as comeback player of the year and leading the club to its first pennant in eight years.

Nick-

named “The Toy Cannon” for his explosive bat, Wynn played only one more season for the Dodgers, then was traded to Atlanta in a multi-player deal that brought Dusty Baker to Los Angeles. Now 52, he is a motivational speaker and does community-affairs work in Houston.

DOUG DECINCES

DeCinces had some solid years with the Orioles after replacing Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson at third base, but he blossomed when he was traded to the Angels in 1982. He hit 30 home runs and batted .301 that year, leading the club to its second divisional championship in franchise history. DeCinces averaged 22 homers a season in his California career, which ended in late 1987 when he was released to make room for Jack Howell.

DeCinces, 44, is president and a part-owner of DeCinces Properties, a developer and property-management company in Newport Beach. He also is a sports agent with, ironically, one client, Jack Howell, who now plays in Japan.