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1 Nationality of players
2 Current roster
3 San Diego Parents
4 Images
5 suggestions
6 Nickname
7 Fair use rationale for Image:San Diego Padres Cap (1998 - 2003).png
8 Fair use rationale for Image:Padres 3.png
9 Fair use rationale for Image:Padres 4.png
10 Fair use rationale for Image:SD 2251.gif

[edit] Nationality of players

I propose changing the national flags of players to reflect their nationality and NOT where they were born. For example Craig Stansberry was born in Saudi Arabia, actually greq up in Texas. Although he was born in Saudi Arabia, Stansberry only lived there for about a month. His father spent three years there working for a building materials company. He does not have Saudi Arabian citizenship, he has U.S. citizenship but putting the flag of Saudi Arabi makes it look like he is Saudi Arabian. Also consider that Stansberry spent a total of 3 months in Saudi Arabia. It makes sense to change this.Seantpainter 21:14, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

I came here to say exactly the same thing. Stansberry is American, and should be listed as such. His place of birth does not change that. Brad E. Williams 14:21, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Someone keeps switching it back. Who ever is doing it please talk about it first. Consider this FACT, just because someone was born in a country does not make them a citizen of that country or that Nationality. My brother was born in Japan. He is not Japanese. He is American. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Seantpainter (talk • contribs) 04:47, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Current roster

The current roster cannot be edited. However, some changes need to be made. Who has access to it?

Additions:

Bobby Hill - INF

Geoff Blum - INF

Vinny Castilla - INF

Glenn Hoffman - 3rd base coach

Subtractions:

Rob Piccilio - 3rd base coach

--Jason Gastrich 23:29, 24 November 2005 (UTC)

I don't see any entries in the protection log for San Diego Padres roster. Does it not go back that far? --Damian Yerrick (☎) 04:45, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] San Diego Parents

Is it notable that the name "Padres" means parents? --Damian Yerrick (☎) 04:45, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

"Padres" does translate into parents, but in this case, it refers to the leaders of a Catholic parish ("Fathers"). The original stadium is close to the first Spanish mission in California. --Colage 00:02, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

Although Qualcomm/Jack Murphy/San Diego Stadium is indeed close to the original mission (within walking distance) and so is the location of Westgate Park, the former ballpark for the PCL Padres, the name "Padres" predates the Padres move to Mission Valley. The original ballpark for the team was downtown (Lane Field). The team name isn't site-specific to Mission Valley, rather it honors the Spanish heritage of the city's founding. No doubt the naming was influenced by the San Diego Expo of 1935, a successful expo that brought much attention to the history of the city. 69.231.194.152 19:08, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Images

Image:Padres 4.gif

The first variaton of the "San Diego Baseball Club" logos (1985-1990). [1]

Image:Padres 3.gif

The second variaton of the "San Diego Baseball Club" logos (1991) [2].

These images have now been coverted. They are now png, no longer gif Soxrock 20:28, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] suggestions

I would suggest the following changes to the Notable Moments & facts section. 1. Delet the April 10 1998 game reference. I don’t see the point as the game didn’t mean much. If you want to reference an important game in Padres history, why not the regular season extra-inning win over the Dodgers to clinch the NL West in 1996? 2. You might look into when Henderson achieved his 3000th hit and broke the runs record. I believe they weren’t far from Gwynn’s last game. 3. I think the famous fans list is pointless. Also, George Will is a Cubs fan. Finally, why no mention of Trevor Hoffman being MLBs all-time saves leader? Otherwise, great article…keep it up.

[edit] Nickname

Their nickname is the Pad's, not the Friars. 67.188.172.165 21:58, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

I think both certainly apply. The phone number for tickets is 800-FriarTix; Jack Murphy stadium/the Q is located on Friars Road. -- Myke Cuthbert (talk) 02:44, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Having been a lifelong San Diego resident, I can assure you that both nicknames have been used for many years (at least since the '84 Series appearance). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.6.178.220 (talk) 19:34, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:San Diego Padres Cap (1998 - 2003).png

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Padres 3.png

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Padres 4.png

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:SD 2251.gif

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