THE STORY
On December 8, 2009, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded pitcher Max Scherzer, along with Daniel Schlereth, to the Detroit Tigers as part of a three-team deal. The Tigers sent Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees, while the Diamondbacks received pitchers Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy. (mlb.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers
WHY IT MATTERS
Scherzer developed into a Cy Young Award-winning pitcher, leading to debates over the trade's impact on the Diamondbacks' future.