In 1970 the rotation featured Jerry Reuss age 21, Mike Torrez age 23, and Carlton age 25. All traded for various reasons.
In 1968 they traded 22 year old Bobby Tolan for 30 year old Vada Pinson.
In 1971 they brought up 21 year old Jose Cruz and sold him in 1974 to the Astros.
Fireballing Jim Bibby came up in 1972 - traded to the Rangers in 1973.
1974 nice trade for Reggie Smith - 1976 traded him for catcher Joe Ferguson when you had Ted Simmons????
Bake McBride wins ROY 1974 traded 1977 for spare parts.
Then Vern Rapp as manager....... yikes........
Fortunately Whitey Herzog came along........
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