He was originally expected to be the new closer , replacing Goose Gossage who had left for the New York Yankees in the offseason .
Bibby signed with Pittsburgh nine days later on March 15 , 1978 .
Bibby was originally expected to be the new closer , replacing Goose Gossage who had left for the New York Yankees in the offseason .
Bibby signed with Pittsburgh nine days later on March 15 , 1978 .