#12: The Matt Williams Trade
Cleveland fans felt a surge of excitement when Matt Williams joined the Indians, a power-hitting third baseman who could change the team’s offensive fortunes overnight. For San Francisco, the move was a gamble aimed at shaking up a roster that had plateaued, yet the players they received in return struggled to find their footing. Williams’ arrival gave Cleveland a short-term boost, but the long-term payoff for the Giants never materialized.
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