{"id":92404,"date":"2024-12-18T21:28:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T02:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=92404"},"modified":"2024-12-18T21:28:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T02:28:10","slug":"five-worst-padres-trades-since-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/12\/18\/five-worst-padres-trades-since-2000\/","title":{"rendered":"The Five Worst Padres Trades Since 2000"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Diego Padres have made plenty of bold moves<\/a> over the years, some of which have shaped the franchise for the better. However, not every trade has worked out as planned. From dealing away future stars to taking on risky veterans, these missteps have left fans wondering what might have been. Here\u2019s a look at five of the worst Padres trades since 2000.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Five Worst Padres Trades This Century<\/h2>\n

5. Jason Bay to Pittsburgh (2003)<\/h3>\n

In August 2003, the Padres traded Jason Bay<\/a>, \u00d3liver P\u00e9rez<\/a>, and Cory Stewart<\/a> to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Brian Giles<\/a>. At the time, Giles was an established star. The Padres hoped his bat would help anchor their lineup as they moved into Petco Park. While Giles had some solid years in San Diego, the long-term impact of this trade swung heavily in Pittsburgh\u2019s favor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jason Bay went on to win the 2004 NL Rookie of the Year and became a two-time All-Star with the Pirates, delivering consistent power and production. Meanwhile, P\u00e9rez, though inconsistent, had a strong 2004 season, posting a 2.98 ERA and 239 strikeouts. Giles, on the other hand, never quite lived up to expectations in San Diego. Declining power numbers and limited playoff success marked his tenure with the Friars.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Corey Kluber to Cleveland (2010)<\/h3>\n

The Padres sent Corey Kluber<\/a> to the then-Cleveland Indians in a three-team deal to acquire Ryan Ludwick<\/a>, hoping to boost their offense for a postseason push. However, the trade ended up being a long-term disaster. Ludwick struggled in San Diego, hitting just .228 over parts of two seasons before being traded again. <\/span>Meanwhile, Kluber became a two-time AL Cy Young Award winner and one of the top pitchers of the decade. He anchored Cleveland\u2019s rotation, led them to the 2016 World Series, and delivered years of elite production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Adri\u00e1n Gonz\u00e1lez to Boston (2010)<\/h3>\n

The Padres sent hometown slugger Adri\u00e1n Gonz\u00e1lez<\/a> to the Boston Red Sox for Anthony Rizzo<\/a>, Casey Kelly<\/a>, Rey Fuentes<\/a>, and Eric Patterson<\/a> in a trade that signaled a rebuild. Gonz\u00e1lez thrived in Boston, hitting 42 home runs and 203 RBI in his two seasons with the team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adrian Gonzalez making Tony proud going 6 for 6 for his hometown Padres pic.twitter.com\/5BBCprMwE6<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Padre People (@PadrePeople) February 5, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n