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The 30 worst trades in MLB history

By David Rouben

Oct 18, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws a pitch against the New York Mets in the first inning in game two of the NLCS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws a pitch against the New York Mets in the first inning in game two of the NLCS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (37) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in game one of the 2014 American League divisional series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (37) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in game one of the 2014 American League divisional series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

20: Max Scherzer to the Tigers

The trade: Arizona received Ian Kennedy and Edwin Jackson from the Tigers

Detroit received Max Scherzer and Daniel Schlereth from the Diamondbacks, and Austin Jackson and Phil Coke from the Yankees

New York Yankees received Curtis Granderson from the Tigers

It was only a matter of time before a three-team trade ended up on here. The Yankees were winners, the Tigers were winners and losers at the same time, and the Diamondbacks were big losers. On the one hand, the Tigers were able to flip Ian Kennedy and Edwin Jackson for a Cy Young winner in Max Scherzer. But they also gave up Curtis Granderson and in turn received Austin Jackson and Phil Coke.

However, Granderson was being actively shopped by the Tigers in order to reduce their payroll. Granderson had some great seasons with the Yankees – including 2011 when he was the first player to have 40 home runs, 10 triples, and 25 stolen bases. However, Max Scherzer’s phenomenal contributions to the Tigers (a Cy Young award, the two-time leader in wins in the AL) was more than enough to make up for Granderson’s loss.

Ian Kennedy isn’t a bad pitcher by any means. He won 21 games in 2011 and placed fourth on the Cy Young ballot, but his numbers dipped considerably afterwards before he got shipped out to the Padres. Even though Kennedy served the team well, it’s highly unlikely that Diamondbacks fans are over the fact that they gave up Max Scherzer.

Next: 19: Jake Arrieta to the Cubs

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