An unexpected trade that did not work out at all. How much were the Braves hurt by the deal? Let's take a look.
I remember the Nate McLouth trade vividly, even if it was six years ago. I was eating dinner at Olive Garden – mistake number one – when I glanced at my Blackberry and saw the Braves had acquired Nate McLouth for three minor league prospects. I was excited – mistake number two – that Atlanta had seemingly sured up center field after years of struggling in the post-Andruw-Jones era.