In a trade that's become a punchline almost since it was completed, 25 years ago this week the Mariners sent Jason Varitek and Derek Lowe to the Red Sox for Heathcliff Slocumb. But was the trade actually so lopsided? Or did the M's get exactly what they bargained for? Mike and Bill look back at what led to one of the best trades in Boston history and its aftermath.

Plus, happy birthday to Tom Burgmeier and Art Nehf.

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