And Carlos Rodon in 2021 was just a complete fluke...not to mention he was a 1-3 draft pick, so clearly he had TALENT on his side.
What was the best Sox trade return all of last year (not counting Cease/Crochet), arguably Tanner Banks for Bergolla???
ALSO: we keep repeating over and over again that the teams don't trade premium position prospects anymore...but the Padres gave up an All-Star SS (Abrams), an All-Star LF (James Wood), an All-Star pitcher (Mackenzie Gore, who totally shut down the Cubs tonight), plus Washington just debuted Robert Hassell in the OF/DH and pitcher Jarlin Susana isn't far behind.
Talk about a huge trade steal for Juan Soto. And yet the Nationals are still miles behind the Phillies Mets and Braves in that division.