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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 23, 1998:
Following the Giants 2–11 mark since the All–Star break, San Francisco picks up Joe Carter from Baltimore and Jose Mesa, Al Morman, and Shawon Dunston from the Indians. The Giants send Steve Reed (1.48 ERA in 50 appearances) and minor leaguer Jacob Cruz to Cleveland, and Darin Blood to Baltimore. The Giants receive cash in both swaps.
»August 6, 1999:
Indian OF Jacob Cruz, filling in for the hobbled Kenny Lofton, tears ligaments in his right thumb and is out for the season. Tampa Bay beats the Tribe, 4–2.