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  • A team-by-team look at famous in-season deals

    Zack Greinke and Hanley Ramirez have already changed teams, and general managers still have a few more hours to make additional big trades. Some of the deals from the 2012 season may quickly be forgotten, but there's always the possibility of a blockbuster that can change the fortunes of a team for years. In honor of baseball's Tuesday trade deadline, here are some of the most famous (and infamous) in-season deals in baseball history _ one for each of the 30 franchises.


  • Angels boost rotation, acquire Haren from D-backs

    The Los Angeles Angels made a move to keep up with the Texas Rangers in the AL West by trading for infielder Alberto Callaspo last week.


  • In an Oct. 1, 2010, photo, Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton his fly ball during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Texas. The World Series opens Wednesday, Oct. 26, with story lines to spare but not a lot of household names, putting it in danger of drawing some of the lowest television ratings in its history. The Rangers have MVP candidate Hamilton, who overcame substance abuse. San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum was his league's best pitcher two years running. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

    Angels boost rotation with Dan Haren

    Dan Haren was traded to the Los Angeles Angels by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday for left-hander Joe Saunders and three other players.


  • In an Oct. 1, 2010, photo, Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton his fly ball during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Texas. The World Series opens Wednesday, Oct. 26, with story lines to spare but not a lot of household names, putting it in danger of drawing some of the lowest television ratings in its history. The Rangers have MVP candidate Hamilton, who overcame substance abuse. San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum was his league's best pitcher two years running. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

    Angels boost rotation, acquire Haren from Arizona

    The Los Angeles Angels were looking to make a counter move after rival Texas landed Cliff Lee.


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