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Trading players within a division is often viewed with skepticism due to the potential consequences. If a traded player excels, they become a recurring challenge for the team that let them go. This reality has led to many teams avoiding such trades altogether, as demonstrated by the Mets and Braves not engaging in a trade since 2015, while the Cubs and Cardinals and Dodgers and Giants have not completed a trade since 2007.
However, there exist noteworthy examples where teams have taken the plunge, leading to outcomes that have significantly impacted both franchise trajectories and player legacies.