PHOTOS: Notable trades made by Padres GM Kevin Towers
During his time as Padres general manager, Kevin Towers made several key trades that helped turn the team into contenders.
July 31, 1996: Acquired Greg Vaughn from the Milwaukee Brewers for Bryce Florie, Marc Newfield and Ron Villone.Photo by: Al Bello/Allsport
Dec. 6, 1996: Acquired Sterling Hitchcock from the Seattle Mariners for Scott Sanders.Photo by: Vincent Laforet
Dec. 15, 1997: Acquired Kevin Brown from the Florida Marlins for Steve Hoff, Derrek Lee and Rafael Medina.Photo by: Doug Pensinger
March 29, 1999: Acquired Phil Nevin (pictured) and Keith Volkman from the Anaheim Angels for Andy Sheets and Gus Kennedy.Photo by: Harry How/Allsport
Dec. 22, 1999: Acquired Bret Boone (pictured), Ryan Klesko and Jason Shiell from the Atlanta Braves for Wally Joyner, Reggie Sanders and Quilvio Veras.Photo by: Harry How/Allsport
Dec. 22, 1999: Acquired Ryan Klesko (pictured, Bret Boone and Jason Shiell from the Atlanta Braves for Wally Joyner, Reggie Sanders and Quilvio Veras.Photo by: Christopher Ruppel/Allsport
Aug. 26, 2003: Acquired Brian Giles from the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jason Bay, Oliver Perez and Corey Stewart.Photo by: Elsa
Nov. 18, 2005: Acquired Mike Cameron from the New York Mets for Xavier Nady.Photo by: Donald Miralle
Jan. 6, 2006: Acquired Adrian Gonzalez (pictured), Terrmel Sledge and Chris Young from the Texas Rangers for Adam Eaton, Akinori Otsuka and Billy Killian.Photo by: Jeff Gross
Jan. 6, 2006: Acquired Chris Young (pictured), Adrian Gonzalez, Terrmel Sledge from the Texas Rangers for Adam Eaton, Akinori Otsuka and Billy Killian.Photo by: Jeff Gross
Nov. 15, 2006: Acquired Heath Bell (pictured) and Royce Ring from the New York Mets for Jon Adkins and Ben Johnson.Photo by: Jim Rogash