T.R. Sullivan reflects on the infamous trade of Frank Robinson from the Cincinnati Reds to the Baltimore Orioles for Milt Pappas, Jack Baldschun, and Dick Simpson, which is considered one of baseball’s most lopsided trades. After the trade, Robinson led the Orioles to four pennants and two World Series titles, while the Reds struggled, finishing with a losing record. Despite their offensive talent, the Reds prioritized acquiring pitching, which ultimately backfired as Pappas and Baldschun underperformed. This trade serves as a reminder that bad trades are an inevitable part of baseball history.
