Padres Fans Know All Too Well What Happened the Last Time They Let the Giants Get Their Manager

History might repeat itself in 2024.

Padres manager Bob Melvin is among many names who could be on the move after a disappointing 2023 season for the entire organization. 

If Melvin does leave for another California team, it'd mark the second time in franchise history that the same transition for a former Padres manager happened. 

The first time it occurred won't be a happy memory for Friar fans of old given how successful their in-state rival became after they picked up a familiar face. 

Next week's press release has "mutal parting of the ways" written all over it...the last time the #Padres allowed their manager to go to the Giants...× 3 pic.twitter.com/n9L1vP7RCJ

— Marty Caswell (@MartyCaswell) September 30, 2023

Current Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy took some time away from the sport before he came out of retirement for his new challenge in the AL West. 

Back when he was in the NL West, Bochy signed on with the Giants after 12 years in San Diego for a 13-year run with the franchise. 

The former pro catcher took over the Giants in 2007 and managed the team through an unprecedented run of success in his 13-year tenure. 

Bochy won three championships in a five-season stretch with the club and gave San Francisco plenty to cheer about through the team's consistent winning through the 2010s. 

Melvin could easily take over for the vacant Giants' position after Gape Kapler was relieved of his duties before the regular season ended. 

Early signs point toward Melvin's departure from San Diego and a Bay Area return for the former A's skipper could stand to benefit San Francisco should the Padres let him go. 

The relationship between Melvin and GM AJ Preller became toxic in recent months according to some reports and such a rift may drive away the 61-year-old skipper. 

Organizational turnover is all but guaranteed after a third-place divisional finish in a year with championship aspirations. 

One of the biggest names of such a fallout might be Melvin in a scarring tale that older Padres fans hope doesn't repeat itself this winter.