Raines helped the Bronx Bombers to World Series Championships in 1996 and 1998. Although his playing time was limited due to injuries, Raines was a positive veteran in the clubhouse and remained productive at the plate.
Six months after signing a free agent contract with the Athletics in 1999, Raines was diagnosed with lupus. He spent the rest of the year undergoing treatment and recovery.
Raines returned to the big leagues in 2001 and played for the Expos, Orioles and Marlins during two seasons. On a minor league rehab assignment for a shoulder injury, Raines and his son, Tim Raines Jr., became the first father-son pair to play against each other in a professional game. Later that year, he played with his son for the Baltimore Orioles.
Raines began his coaching career as a manager in the minor leagues in 2003 and has served as coach for the Expos and White Sox.
During his 23-year career, Raines recorded 2,605 hits, 980 RBI and a .294 batting average. He hit over .300 during five full seasons and over .320 for three in a row (1985-87). His 808 stolen bases ranks fifth all-time and his 1,571 runs scored ranks 53rd.
“He’s one of the toughest guys on the bases,” said former Pirates catcher Tony Pena, a Gold Glove Award winner. “He can go almost any time he wants. He has a good idea of what he’s trying to do when he’s on base. As soon as the pitcher thinks he’s not going, he’s gone.”