A History of San Diego Padre Trades: 1969-2009

Hall of Famer Willie McCovey was a Padre for 3 seasons beginning in 1973

SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 3: Hall of Fame players Gaylord Perry, Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal participate in a pregame ceremony before the San Francisco Giants game against the San Diego Padres during Opening Day on April 3, 2007 at AT&T Park in San Fran

Bobby Valentine wore Padres Brown and Gold in 1975

1990: TEXAS RANGERS MANAGER BOBBY VALENTINE DURING A RANGERS VERSUS OAKLAND ATHLETICS GAME AT THE OAKLAND COLISEUM IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.

Dave Kingman visited the Padres for 168 at bats in 1977.

CHICAGO -1980: Dave Kingman #10 of the Chicago Cubs swings at the pitch during a game in the 1980 season at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois . (Photo by: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Gaylord Perry won a Cy Young Award with the Padres in 1978

NEW YORK - JULY 15: Gaylord Perry looks on during the MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade on July 15, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mike Hargrove played first base for the Padres in 1979

PEORIA, AZ - MARCH 5: Manager Mike Hargrove #21 of the Seattle Mariners watches the pre-season game against the San Diego Padres on March 5, 2005 at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Arizona. The Padres defeated the Mariners 5-2. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Image

The Wizard helped bring St. Louis a World Series Championship in 1982

SAN DIEGO - 1985: Ozzie Smith #1 of the St. Louis Cardinals stumbles after dodging a sliding San Diego Padres base runner during a game in 1985 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Padres All Star Garry Templeton led the Padres to a N.L. Title in 1984

1990: Garry Templeton of the San Diego Padres goes for the tag during the 1990 season. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

John Kruk played in San Diego for 3+ seasons

SAN DIEGO - 1986: John Kruk #44 of the San Diego Padres watches the flight of his hit during a 1986 season game at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Crime Dog, Fred McGriff roamed the Q for 3 seasons

12 Apr 1992: Outfielder Fred McGriff of the San Diego Padres swings at the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Joe Carter led the Toronto Blue Jays to a World Series Title in 1992.

SAN DIEGO - 1990: Joe Carter #17 of the San Diego Padres runs the bases during a 1990 game at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Tony Fernandez was an All Star in 1992.

9 JUL 1992: SAN DIEGO PADRES INFIELDER TONY FERNANDEZ MAKES A CATCH DURING THE PADRES VERSUS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES GAME AT JACK MURPHY STADIUM IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. MANDATORY CREDIT: STEPHEN DUNN/ALLSPORT USA

Roberto Alomar, Padres All Star 2B 1990

1990: SAN DIEGO PADRES INFIELDER ROBERTO ALOMAR DIVES FOR A LINEDRIVE HIT DURING THE PADRES GAME AT JACK MURPHY STADIUM IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. MANDATORY CREDIT: STEPHEN DUNN/ALLSPORT USA

Trevor Hoffman became the All time Saves leader while playing in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO - APRIL 09: Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres pitches against the San Francisco Giants on April 9, 2007 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. The Padres defeated the Giants 1-0. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Gary Sheffield played for the Padres in 1992 and 1993.

23 Aug 1992: Infielder Gary Sheffield of the San Diego Padres throws the ball during a game against the New York Mets at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Mandatory Credit: Ken Levine /Allsport

Ken Caminiti helped lead the Padres to the World Series in 1998

23 Sep 2001: Third baseman Ken Caminiti #11 of the Atlanta Braves swings while cather Mike Piazza #31 of the New York Mets crouches behind the plate during the Major League Baseball game at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. The Braves came from behind

Kevin Brown played one season for San Diego in 1998

21 Oct 1998: Pitcher Kevin Brown #27 of the San Diego Padres in action during the 1998 World Series Game 4 against the New York Yankees at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Yankees defeated the Padres 3-0.

Derrek Lee got 54 at bats with the Padres in 1997

20 Feb 1998: Derrek Lee #67 of the San Diego Padres at Spring Training at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport

Steve Finley guarded center field in San Diego for 5 seasons

22 Apr 1998: Outfielder Steve Finley of the San Diego Padres in action during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Padres defeated the Cubs 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Stockman /Allsport

Adrian Gonzalez came to San Diego in a trade with the Rangers in 2006

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 11: Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the San Diego Padres makes a catch during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 11, 2007 at Dodger Stadiium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Chris Young was included in the Adrian Gonzalez trade.

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 12: Chris Young #32 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium April 12, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)