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Originally Posted by Pelican
Mention of Ivan DeJesus and Ryne Sandburg reminds me of arguably the worst trade in history, Phillies trading Larry Bowa and Sandburg to the delighted Cubbies for DeJesus. The lesson there for me is never deal a talented young player until you are sure what you've got. And certainly not for a replacement-level guy. And don't throw in a franchise icon.
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That has to be a top 10 or 20 worst trades of all time. DeJesus is much better in my world, IRL he'd be pissed I keep trading for 2b or SS to take his spot.
Just wanted to list a few players who are "out of position" in this world as opposed to real life (lots of CF moved to middle infielders)
Ozzie Smith-1b
Chet Lemon-3b
Juan Beniquez-2b
Ralph Garr-2b
Al Cowens-SS
Rick Manning-SS
Gorman Thomas-SS
Ken Oberkfell-SS
Lou Whitaker-3b
George Brett-1b
Bob Watson-C
Ron Washington-C
Manny Trillo-C (the man who "blocked" Sandberg at 2b for the Phils. LOL)