The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Greg Vaughn on February 2, 1999, from the San Diego Padres in a five-player trade with the San Diego Padres. He was the first player to be traded after having a 50-home-run season.
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The Reds traded for Greg Vaughn 25 years ago today. It was a move that helped them win 96 games in 1999. The Reds traded Reggie Sanders, Damian Jackson
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