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In 1996, following the decline of the Blue Jays, Roger Clemens was at a crossroads after winning back-to-back Cy Young Awards. His eventual trade to a division rival, the New York Yankees, sent shockwaves through the baseball community. In exchange for Clemens, the Blue Jays received David Wells, Homer Bush, and Graham Lloyd.
While Wells initially recorded wins for the Blue Jays, he couldn’t replicate the dominance he had in New York, ultimately leaving Toronto for another underwhelming package of prospects. Clemens, on the other hand, won two more championships with the Yankees, solidifying his legacy. The Yankees came out as clear victors, with a WAR (Wins Above Replacement) perspective favoring them significantly.