During the offseason before the 1988 season, Claire acquired veteran outfielders Kirk Gibson and Mike Davis, veteran shortstop Alfredo Griffin, and pitchers Jay Howell and Jesse Orosco. The Dodgers would go on to win the 1988 World Series against the heavily favored Oakland Athletics in just five games.
Before the start of the 1988 season, Claire signed outfielders Kirk Gibson and Mike Davis, shortstop Alfredo Griffin, and pitchers Jay Howell and Jesse Orosco. The Dodgers went on to win the 1988 World Series against the heavily favored Oakland Athletics in just five games.