Do you remember this 2003 MLB trade? (possibly worst in recent memory)

[kyleb]

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I don't recall how proven Nathan was at the time, but you need to realize that the other 2 were merely prospects.

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2003, Joe Nathan:
12-4, 2.96 ERA 83:33 k/bb ratio

2003, A.J:
.312/.360/.464

In 2003, Francisco Liriano was injured with a minor shoulder problem. Prior to that, he was a flamethrowing kid in rookie ball with high, high upside.

This trade is [censored] embarassing both at the time of the trade and the results of the trade. Let's also not forget that instead of offering A.J. arbitration, they decided to release him without it (thus getting no draft picks) and sign MIKE MATHENY.

I will defend to the death my position that this is a top three worst trade of all time (Bagwell for Andersen and Babe Ruth for a Snickers bar are the others).