MLB personnel moves are frequently prefaced by fan speculation, media probing or an executive announcement. Somebody usually spoils the surprise.
This article celebrates 10 exceptions to that norm that were completed in 2012.
The players involved ranged from future first-ballot Hall of Famers to lifetime reserves. The reasons for relocation varied, too.
However, they all understand what it’s like to be moved in a shocking trade.
Let’s review their experiences from the past year.