Today in Blue Jays History: 10 player trade with the Astros
Briefly

A ten-player trade took place between the Blue Jays and Astros, where the Blue Jays acquired J.A. Happ, Brandon Lyon, and David Carpenter. Happ recorded a 19-20 record and 4.35 ERA in 58 games for Toronto before being traded to the Mariners. Lyon kept a 2.88 ERA over 30 relief appearances with the Jays. Carpenter had a limited but decent performance with the Braves after a brief stint with Toronto. The Astros received multiple players, some of whom had significant impacts in future seasons. Cordero, a notable addition, struggled significantly post-trade.
J.A. Happ had a 19-20 record and 4.35 ERA in 58 games with the Blue Jays before being traded to the Mariners, then to the Pirates.
Brandon Lyon had a strong 2.88 ERA in 30 relief appearances for the Blue Jays before signing with the Mets after the 2012 season.
Francisco Cordero struggled with the Blue Jays and Astros, ending his career after a disappointing season at 37 years old.
David Carpenter had a brief stint with the Blue Jays but later found some success with the Braves and pitched in 222 games over six seasons.
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