Outfielder Kenny Lofton is traded to the Cleveland Indians for catcher Ed Taubensee.
On December 10Â , 1991 —Â Outfielder Kenny Lofton is traded to the Cleveland Indians for catcher Ed Taubensee. While Taubensee becomes an adequate receiver, Lofton becomes one of the top players of the decade. In a separate deal, Houston also sends infielder Dave Rhode to Cleveland for righthander Willie Blair.
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