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In 1989, the Rangers traded future Hall of Famer Sammy Sosa to the White Sox, a move later called a major mistake.
In July 1989, the Texas Rangers traded Sammy Sosa, Scott Fletcher, and Wilson Álvarez to the Chicago White Sox for Harold Baines and Fred Manrique.
The deal, made during a pivotal season, is now regarded as a major turning point in baseball history.
While the Rangers acquired veteran Baines, the White Sox gained Sosa, who became a Hall of Fame-caliber player despite later controversy over performance-enhancing drugs.
Rangers GM Tom Grieve later called the trade a mistake, acknowledging the loss of a future star.
The transaction became legendary, symbolizing how mid-season trades can reshape franchises and influence the sport’s broader narrative.
En 1989, los Rangers cambiaron al futuro miembro del Salón de la Fama Sammy Sosa a los White Sox, un movimiento que más tarde se llamó un gran error.