The trade for Todd Frazier, Tommy Kahnle and David Robertson was met with high praise back in July, as the trio was brought to the Bronx in exchange for highly touted outfield prospect Blake Rutherford, minor leaguers Tito Polo and Ian Clarkin, and the most devastating loss of all in reliever Tyler Clippard.
In all seriousness, being rid of the Clippard issue felt like a win in itself, even before considering the talent that was being brought back. The trade felt like a win back in July. After the way all three performed in October, the trade should still be considered a win, regardless of how it ended.