Fred McGriff, who broke out as a star after being dealt to the Blue Jays, represents one of the Yankees' biggest missteps in player development.
By 1982, Fred McGriff was leading the minor leagues in power numbers just as he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, marking the start of his successful career.
The Yankees traded McGriff at a young age, opting for players like Don Mattingly, which turned out to be a shortsighted decision in retrospect.
Rob Neyer has memorialized the deal involving McGriff as one of MLB's great, stupid moments, showcasing the detrimental impact of the trade on the Yankees.
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