And especially with Judge's health status in question you'll never get more than a chip-and-a-chair playoff year than this. For this underwhelming package of prospects? Revolting, and a vivid reminder that the demands for a salary cap have nothing to do with owners wanting more competition
Joe SheehanOn July 31, 1997, the White Sox, sitting three games out of first place, traded their three best pitchers for a package of prospects. We still know it as the White Flag Trade. The Tigers are closer to the playoffs and chasing worse competition. This trade is an embarrassment to baseball.