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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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Mar 25, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designator hitter Bobby Abreu (53) in the dugout against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designator hitter Bobby Abreu (53) in the dugout against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

25: Bobby Abreu to the Phillies

The trade: The Phillies received Bobby Abreu.

Tampa Bay received Kevin Stocker.

The former 2-time All-Star, Gold Glover, and Silver Slugger was an expansion draft pick by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays when they first came into the league. It was only hours after he got picked by Tampa Bay that Bobby Abreu got traded to the Phillies for Kevin Stocker.

In just Abreu’s first season with the Phillies, he led the team in batting average (.312) while hitting 17 home runs and 74 RBIs. In addition to his power hitting (he was a home run derby champion), Abreu had great defensive ability, winning the Gold Glove in 2005 – his last season with the Phillies. Abreu played for six different teams, but his time with the Phillies is what will be remembered the most.

Kevin Stocker, on the other hand, was released after two seasons with the Devil Rays. His illustrious career includes 23 home runs and a .254 batting average over seven years. He went from being a Major League Baseball player to a franchise owner of Emerald City Smoothie in Washington. This trade took Tampa Bay ten years to recover from as well as a name change before they could finally make the playoffs.

Next: 24: Francisco Liriano to the Twins

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