The evening of July 13th, 2006 saw the Cincinnati Reds start a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies at GABP, one that they’d sweep completely. That day also saw the Reds swing a major season-altering trade one that initially looked as if it could potentially power the Reds back into the postseason for the first time in years.
Gone were Austin Kearns, Felipe Lopez, and former 1st rounder Ryan Wagner. In were Royce Clayton, Bill Bray, Daryl Thompson, and Gary Majewski, the latter of whom was supposed to be the big get. He’d pitched to a 129 ERA+ in 162.