Curt Flood refused to be traded to the Philadelphia Phillies because he believed that the reserve clause violated his rights, comparing it to slavery and saying, “I do not feel that I am a piece of property to be bought and sold.” He wanted the freedom to choose his team. When he sued Major League Baseball, he knew that his chances of winning were slim and that, even if he did win, teams would be unwilling to sign him.
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