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Cy Young Aces and the World Series Curse
2 Aug
Summary
- No reigning Cy Young winner traded midseason won the World Series.
- Tarik Skubal joins an elite group of midseason Cy Young deal recipients.
- History suggests Skubal faces an uphill battle for a title.
The acquisition of Tarik Skubal by the Los Angeles Dodgers brings to mind past midseason trades involving reigning Cy Young Award winners. Skubal now joins a list of esteemed pitchers, including Justin Verlander, Cliff Lee, CC Sabathia, David Cone, and Frank Viola, who were traded mid-season.
However, historical data suggests that such blockbuster deals do not guarantee World Series success. None of the pitchers on this list were able to lead their new teams to a championship in the same season they were traded.
These past acquisitions saw varying degrees of playoff success, from early exits to World Series appearances, but ultimately fell short of the ultimate prize. Whether Skubal can break this trend remains to be seen, as history currently weighs against him.
