On July 31, the Cardinals made a season-defining move. In a move that simultaneously freed up a spot in the outfield and changed the dynamic of the team, they sent Tommy Pham to the Rays in exchange for three minor leaguers. It was, to put it mildly, not the kind of trade you see very often. While he was in the midst of a down year, Pham was undoubtedly an electric player, one of the very best players in the major leagues when healthy and right. At the time of the trade, Pham was undoubtedly scuffling.
Aphtermath: Tommy Pham on the Rays
