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A part-time starter and long reliever for five ML years, he was traded to the Yankees by the Cardinals even-up for future MVP Willie McGee after the 1981 season. (CC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 14, 1978: Bob Sykes, in his second start for the Tigers, tosses his 2nd straight shutout, beating the A's, 15–0, on four hits. Pete Broberg retires just five batters in taking the loss. » May 19, 1978: Detroit's Bob Sykes, after two straight shutouts, finally is scored upon, giving up two runs against the Red Sox in eight innings. John Hiller relieves in the 9th for a 7–5 Detroit win. » October 21, 1981: In a little-noted trade, the Cardinals and Yankees swap minor leaguers; New York receives lefty Bob Sykes, while the Cardinals get 22-year-old outfielder Willie McGee. Sykes's arm troubles will reoccur, and he'll last one more season in the minors. » December 14, 1982: The Cardinals swap blue ribbon prospects Bobby Meacham and Stan Javier to the Yankees for three minor leaguers. Some observers think this is a lagniappe to New York for sending Willie McGee to the Cardinals last year in exchange for P Bob Sykes.