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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 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder (84) scores against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning in game four of the ALDS at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder (84) scores against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning in game four of the ALDS at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

29: Prince Fielder to the Rangers

The trade: The Rangers received Prince Fielder.

The Tigers received Ian Kinsler and $30 million.

This trade was a simple one-for-one swap of all-star players with $30 million sent to the Tigers as a salary compensation. The fact that the Tigers received $30 million on top of an all-star second baseman in Ian Kinsler goes to show how awful Prince Fielder’s contract and how glad the Tigers are to have him off the books was – to be exact, the Rangers have him signed until 2020 at $214 million.

In his first season with the Tigers, Kinsler was named an all-star and was 4th in the AL in hits (188), doubles (40), and 5th in runs scored (100). He was the 10th toughest batter to strike out, and was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year at second base.

Prince Fielder’s career numbers speak for themselves, but it hasn’t transpired since he moved to Texas. Just a month into his first season with the Rangers, he underwent neck surgery. He had a good regular season in 2015, hitting 23 home runs and collecting a batting average of .305, but in the postseason, his batting average was a very mild .150 with only 3 hits.

Next: 28: Noah Syndergaard to the Mets

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