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One of the worst trades in baseball history that isn't talked about that much.
Reds trade Christy Mathewson for Amos Rusie.
Rusie was a 19th century baseball stud, and a future HOFer, but for the Giants he lasted 3 games, had a 8.59 ERA, and retired.
Mathewson was a 20 year old who had played for the Giants the previous season, but was sent back to the minors and had his contract purchased by the Reds before being traded right back. Turned into a top 10 pitcher all time and in 101.2 IP in the World Series, he had a 0.97 ERA
Reds trade Christy Mathewson for Amos Rusie.
Rusie was a 19th century baseball stud, and a future HOFer, but for the Giants he lasted 3 games, had a 8.59 ERA, and retired.
Mathewson was a 20 year old who had played for the Giants the previous season, but was sent back to the minors and had his contract purchased by the Reds before being traded right back. Turned into a top 10 pitcher all time and in 101.2 IP in the World Series, he had a 0.97 ERA