Baseball History · On This Day On This Day: December 5 Posted on December 5, 2019 by Baseballia 1990 In a major trade, the Blue Jays send first baseman Fred McGriff and veteran shortstop Tony Fernandez to San Diego Padres for second baseman Roberto Alomar and slugging outfielder Joe Carter. The Jays would win back-to-back World Series in ‘92 & ‘93.