A year ago today, the trade market was saturated with Ryan Braun rumors. The Brewers outfielder was having a big bounce-back season, hitting well over .300 and playing so well that the Dodgers, Giants and other teams dug into the question of his potential acquisition cost.
But Braun’s trajectory since then demonstrates that circumstances can change very quickly in the trade market -- a good reminder for teams as they sort through possible deals leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.
Braun is not the only player who has lost significant trade value in the past year.