Today marks the 16th anniversary of one of the biggest Cardinal trades in the 21st century. On December 13th, 2003, general manager Walt Jocketty brokered a deal with the Braves. Jocketty’s squad was imposing at the plate in 2003 and was all set for similar production in the coming season, but had glaring holes in the bullpen, rotation, and the farm system. The Braves were seeking to extend their dominance over the NL East but had lost right fielder Gary Sheffield and his 7.3 fWAR to the Yankees in free agency a few weeks prior.
A Modern Look at the Drew-Wainwright Trade on its Sixteenth Anniversary
