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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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Apr 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinal former player Lou Brock in attendance for the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinal former player Lou Brock in attendance for the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

8: Lou Brock to the Cardinals

The trade: St. Louis received Lou Brock, Paul Toth, and Jack Spring

Chicago Cubs received Ernie Broglio, Bobby Shantz, and Doug Clemens

After an 18-win season with the Cardinals, Ernie Broglio was a solid starting pitcher and was thought to be a good pickup for the Cubs. Once he joined the club, however, it was a different story where he had a 7-19 record with a 5.40 ERA before he retired at age 30. Bobby Shantz was 38 years old at the time he was acquired and Doug Clemens was traded away after a year.

Once he joined the Cardinals, Lou Brock’s batting average went from .260 to .348. He was best known for his base-stealing ability as he finished his career with 938 stolen bases. He became a two-time World Series Champion with the Cardinals and a 6-time All-Star. When he joined the Cardinals, they were 28-31 which was good for 8th in the National League. Brock helped his team storm back as they took the pennant that year and later the World Series.

Whereas the Cubs gave up on him, St. Louis never looked back as Lou Brock spent his final 16 seasons with the Cardinals. He’s also part of the 3,000 hit club and a member of the Hall of Fame.

Next: 7: Miguel Cabrera to the Tigers

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