The Royals have made some brilliant trades in club history, particularly in the early days of the franchise. Lou Piniella, John Mayberry, Fred Patek, Amos Otis, Charlie Leibrandt, Bud Black, and Jeff Montgomery are some of the players obtained in shrewd trades that paid off handsomely for the Royals.
But there are also those trades that backfired. Either the Royals misjudged talent, or they were boxed in a corner over finances, in any case these trades are the ones you would like to have back. Which trade still grinds your gears to this day? Here are a few candidates.