Fernando Tatis Jr., now a star right fielder for the San Diego Padres, was not initially a top prospect when traded from the Chicago White Sox in 2016. At the time, he was not the main player the Padres sought in the transaction; they originally requested a less notable pitcher, Erik Johnson. White Sox GM Rick Hahn admitted he made a 'horrible trade,' highlighting Tatis's eventual monumental success, including a 14-year, $340 million contract extension, suggesting he could have been crucial to the White Sox's recent postseason efforts.
"San Diego actually asked for Erik Johnson ... as well as another arm initially. We were reluctant to include two arms... They asked for Tatis, which they deserve a ton of credit for..."
"Hahn conceded he made a 'horrible trade'... If I had not been so reluctant to include two pitchers in the White Sox's package for Shields, Tatis might have remained in Chicago..."
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