Padre Trades Trivia Quiz

The Padres have had some really bad trades in their history. See how how much you remember about some of the good and bad deals they have made.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nolen514. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Nolen514

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,372

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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301

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1. In 1993, Fred McGriff was traded to the Atlanta Braves. Which outfielder was supposed to be the big hitter in this deal? Hint

Ruben Rivera

Derek Bell

Melvin Nieves

Stan Jefferson

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2. Along with Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar was sent to Toronto for Fred McGriff and what infielder in December of 1990? Hint

Kurt Stillwell

Mark Loretta

Tony Fernandez

Harold Reynolds

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3. When Gary Sheffield was traded to the Florida Marlins in 1993, what former shortstop was sent to San Diego? Hint

Trevor Hoffman

Pat Listach

Sterling Hitchcock

Kurt Stillwell

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4. For Ozzie Smith, the Padres received Garry Templeton in December of 1981. Who else did they receive in this deal? Hint

Sixto Lezcano and Luis DeLeon

Juan Bonilla and Luis Salazar

Sixto Lezcano and Juan Bonilla

Luis DeLeon and Tim Flannery

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5. Who did San Diego send to Toronto for Derek Bell in 1993? Hint

Benito Santiago

Shawn Green

Shawn Abner

Darrin Jackson

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6. In 2005, the Padres traded for Adrian Gonzalez and Chris Young. They sent reliever Akinori Otsuka and which starter to Texas in return? Hint

Brian Lawrence

Joey Hamilton

Phil Nevin

Adam Eaton

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7. Kevin McReynolds was traded to the Mets for which infielder-outfielder? Hint

Dave Magadan

Eddie Williams

Tim Tuefel

Kevin Mitchell

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8. Ed Whitson was included in the trade of Dave Winfield to the Yankees in 1980.

True

False

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9. In 1994, Derek Bell was traded to the Astros in a deal that brought Ken Caminiti and Steve Finley to San Diego. How many total players were a part of this trade. Hint

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10. Who did the Padres send to Boston for Josh Bard and Cla Meredith in 2006? Hint

Adam Hydzu

Dave Roberts

Ryan Klesko

Doug Mirabelli

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1993, Fred McGriff was traded to the Atlanta Braves. Which outfielder was supposed to be the big hitter in this deal?

Answer: Melvin Nieves

They also received Donnie Elliott (P) and Vince Moore (OF) in this deal. None of these players ever made significant contributions for the Padres.

2. Along with Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar was sent to Toronto for Fred McGriff and what infielder in December of 1990?

Answer: Tony Fernandez

Both earned World Series rings with Toronto while McGriff and Fernandez also did well in San Diego.

3. When Gary Sheffield was traded to the Florida Marlins in 1993, what former shortstop was sent to San Diego?

Answer: Trevor Hoffman

They also received Jose Martinez and Andres Berumen from Florida. Hoffman went on to set a career record for saves with 551.

4. For Ozzie Smith, the Padres received Garry Templeton in December of 1981. Who else did they receive in this deal?

Answer: Sixto Lezcano and Luis DeLeon

Both had been unhappy and wanted to be traded.

5. Who did San Diego send to Toronto for Derek Bell in 1993?

Answer: Darrin Jackson

San Diego also received Stoney Briggs.

6. In 2005, the Padres traded for Adrian Gonzalez and Chris Young. They sent reliever Akinori Otsuka and which starter to Texas in return?

Answer: Adam Eaton

Gonzalez hit 24 home runs in his first season with San Diego.

7. Kevin McReynolds was traded to the Mets for which infielder-outfielder?

Answer: Kevin Mitchell

The Padres also received Shawn Abner and Stan Jefferson in this deal.

8. Ed Whitson was included in the trade of Dave Winfield to the Yankees in 1980.

Answer: false

Dave Winfield became a Yankee through free agency.

9. In 1994, Derek Bell was traded to the Astros in a deal that brought Ken Caminiti and Steve Finley to San Diego. How many total players were a part of this trade.

Answer: 11

The Astros received Derek Bell, Ricky Gutierrez, Pedro Martinez, Phil Plantier, and Craig Shipley. The Padres received Ken Caminiti, Andujar Cedeno, Steve Finley, Roberto Petagini, Brian Williams, and Sean Fesh.

10. Who did the Padres send to Boston for Josh Bard and Cla Meredith in 2006?

Answer: Doug Mirabelli

Bard had been unable to catch the knuckleball, so Boston needed Mirabelli to catch Tim Wakefield's starts.

Source: Author Nolen514

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