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The Rockies' Dye Trade That Didn't Work | Colorado Rockies News
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- Jul 26, 2026
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In a bold 2001 move, the Colorado Rockies traded for All-Star outfielder Jermaine Dye—only to flip him to Oakland before he played a game, snagging three prospects in return. Dye went on to become a World Series MVP and hit over 300 homers, while the Rockies’ haul fizzled: José Ortiz flashed power early but faded, and the other two prospects barely made an impact. A cautionary tale in baseball: quantity doesn’t guarantee quality—impact matters more than the number of names on the trade sheet. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/425c466203616814