The SF Giants recently lost outfielder Wade Meckler to the Los Angeles Angels on a waiver claim. While Meckler never quite came into his own with the Giants, former president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi deserves the blame for losing Meckler.
Back in 2023 late in the season after the Giants had an incredibly uninspired trade deadline that saw them acquire A.J. Pollock, the team was desperate for offense. The Giants were right in the playoff hunt in the second half but the team collapsed late in the season and was willing to do anything for any kind of spark.