I remember exactly where I was—when Justin Bour got traded. I was standing in my boss’ office reviewing a marketing project during my summer job in California. I thought that he was safe because the Marlins had reached the July 31 deadline with minimal casualties. But I forgot about one other crucial deadline: the waiver deadline.
The news rumbling started from the back of the office, almost like a tidal wave. I could hear the whispers: “Traded...who got traded?? Who got traded? To where???” Before it finally crashed over me: “Justin Bour traded to the Phillies!