- Big-name deadline rentals can flip a season — Justin Verlander’s move to Houston produced dominant postseason work, awards and helped push the franchise into championship contention.
- Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs in 2016 was a classic clutch closer acquisition that helped end Chicago’s 108-year World Series drought.
- The Padres’ Juan Soto deal is a cautionary “mortgage the farm” example — they gave up top prospects who’ve become stars while getting only a short window of Soto.
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