The Mets’ trade deadline acquisition of Yoenis Cespedes has the look of a game-changer, the kind of impact bat that could produce a division title and potentially a lengthy October run. Below are five of the biggest moves prior to the July 31st deadline over the years:
Astros receive outfielder Carlos Beltran from the Royals in 2004
In a three-team trade with the Royals and A’s, the Astros receive Beltran, who leads them to Game 7 of the NLCS, in exchange for reliever Octavio Dotel and catching prospect John Buck.