His acquisition in 1966 was a fateful move that put the Orioles on top of the American League. But they ended his legendary run in Baltimore when he was still productive.
Surely, when they made the trade they would have known the rule change was coming in a year or two. I am afraid as usual with the O's $$ were the overriding reason. The days of "small market teams" had already begun.
I love the Paulie comment about the 3 World Series rings. Watching those A's win three in a row was so difficult. Sadly, 17 years later we traded away another HOFer with a statue at Camden Yards.
Frank Robinson and Don Baylor were two of my favorite Angels.
The universal DH is still unpopular in some circles, but this is one of the reasons I like it.
Surely, when they made the trade they would have known the rule change was coming in a year or two. I am afraid as usual with the O's $$ were the overriding reason. The days of "small market teams" had already begun.
I love the Paulie comment about the 3 World Series rings. Watching those A's win three in a row was so difficult. Sadly, 17 years later we traded away another HOFer with a statue at Camden Yards.