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Randy Smith

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Sports Executive

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    He is arguably one of the worst general managers in baseball history.
    He frequently traded star or established players for ones of below average talent.
    He signed players like Dean Palmer and Bobby Higginson to long term contracts after they were past their primes.
    He gave up way too much to acquire Juan Gonzalez.
    He squandered away his lottery draft choices on underachieving amateur players.
    He is extremely despised by Tigers fans.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the son of legendary baseball executive Tal Smith.
    He was 29 years old when he was appointed general manager of the San Diego Padres (1993).
    He acquired Trevor Hoffman and Ken Caminiti prior to leaving the Padres.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 79.31% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 34 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 68.29% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 57 Votes: 61.40% Annoying