On Oct. 22, 1980, the Cardinals completed one of their best trades in team history (second only to Brock-for-Broglio), acquiring Willie McGee from the Yankees for Bob Sykes. Here is how Rick Hummel originally reported the deal.
It hasn't caused any nationwide tremors, as did their swapping spree of last year, but the Cardinals again have left the blocks early in the major league trading derby.
After dealing minor league pitcher Jeff Little to Minnesota for minor league pitcher Mike Kinnunen on Tuesday, the Cardinals on Wednesday sent lefthander Bob Sykes to the New York Yankees for minor league outfielder Willie McGee.