Arizona St Louis Cardinals

Denver traded Baron Browning to Arizona for a 2025 sixth-round pick, moving a former third-round linebacker/edge defender before his next contract decision. The Broncos chose draft value and roster flexibility over waiting on Browning’s long-term fit. A sixth-round pick was not a premium return, but it reflected the market for a rotational pass rusher with contract considerations approaching. Arizona bought a useful defensive flyer at a manageable price.

Denver acquired David Galloway from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for 1991 eighth round pick (#198-Greg Amsler). Denver paid draft capital for David Galloway, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.

Denver acquired 1991 eighth round pick (#198-Greg Amsler) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Dave Little (Gene). Denver converted Dave Little (Gene) into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired David Treadwell from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for 1990 twelfth round pick (#330-Ken McMichel). Denver paid draft capital for David Treadwell, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.

Denver and Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a conditional or physical-dependent transaction involving Carlos Scott and undisclosed conditional draft pick (not exercised?), but the raw record indicates the deal did not fully take effect as originally planned. Because the raw record describes the trade as voided, not exercised, or dependent on conditions that did not materialize, this row is best treated as a historical transaction note rather than a fully graded personnel exchange.

Denver acquired Mike Ruether from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Ricky Hunley. Denver swapped Ricky Hunley for Mike Ruether, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1988 #121-Darin Jordan) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for rights to Cliff Stoudt. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Denver acquired Perry Smith from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for 1980 eighth round pick (#211-Grant Hudson); 1981 tenth round pick (#263-Jim Joiner). Denver paid draft capital for Perry Smith, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1978 eighth round pick (#208-Rick Moser) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Marv Kellum. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received comparable value in return.

Denver acquired 1976 ninth round pick (#260-Jim Lisko) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Jeff Severson. Denver converted Jeff Severson into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1976 sixth round pick (#159-Gary Dunn) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Charlie Davis. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1975 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired undisclosed draft pick (?-?) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Don Wunderly. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Denver acquired Dale Hackbart from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for 1974 tenth round pick (#251-Greg Hartle). Denver paid draft capital for Dale Hackbart, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.

Denver acquired Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 1971 third round pick (#61-Jim Livesay). Denver paid draft capital for Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ernie Clark from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for draft pick (?-?). Analysis: This 1969 transaction with Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dick Capp from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for undisclosed draft pick (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Jerry Hillebrand from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for draft pick (possibly 1969 #108-Walter Shockley). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ken Kortas from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Terry Nofsinger. Analysis: This 1965 transaction with Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Gern Nagler from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Ken Hall. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1960 draft pick (?-?) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Bob Dougherty. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dick Fugler from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for fourth round pick (?-?). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Lou Ferry; cash from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Joe Geri. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.

Summary: Pittsburgh appears to have sent late 1950 draft compensation to the Cardinals, but the surviving source record lists Pittsburgh's return only as undisclosed compensation. Analysis: This is a low-confidence archival artifact rather than a clear football-value trade. With late-round picks and unclear consideration involved, Even Trade is the safest holding verdict until a stronger source identifies the exact return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Bob Hanlon from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for 1950 twelfth round pick (#152-Bob Sharpe). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1948 sixth round pick (#45-Phil O'Reilly) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for undisclosed compensation. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired rights to Joe Magliolo from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Joe Coomer. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired rights to Ed Brett / Eddie Brett from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift.