San Diego Padres - wikipedia San Diego Padres For the minor league franchise in the Pacific Coast League, see San Diego Padres ( PCL ). `` Padres '' redirects here. For the Chicano priests ' organization, see PADRES. For other uses, see Padres ( disambiguation ). San Diego Padres 2017 San Diego Padres season Established in 1969 Team logo Cap insignia Major league affiliations National League ( 1969 -- present ) West Division ( 1969 -- present ) Current uniform Retired numbers 6 19 31 35 51 42 Colors Navy blue, white Name San Diego Padres ( 1969 -- present ) Other nicknames The Friars Ballpark Petco Park ( 2004 -- present ) Qualcomm Stadium ( 1969 -- 2003 ) a.k.a. Jack Murphy Stadium ( 1980 -- 1997 ) a.k.a. San Diego Stadium ( 1967 -- 1980 ) Major league titles World Series titles ( 0 ) None NL Pennants ( 2 ) 1984 1998 West Division titles ( 5 ) 1984 1998 2005 2006 Wild card berths ( 0 ) None Front office Owner ( s ) Ron Fowler Manager Andy Green General Manager A.J. Preller President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball franchise based in San Diego, California. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball ( MLB ) as a member club of the National League ( NL ) West division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won two NL pennants -- in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both years. As of 2015, they have had 14 winning seasons in franchise history. The Padres are one of two Major League Baseball teams ( the other being the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ) in California to originate from that state ; the Athletics were originally from Philadelphia ( and moved to the state from Kansas City ), and the Dodgers and Giants are originally from two New York City boroughs -- Brooklyn and Manhattan, respectively. The Padres are the only major professional sports franchise to be located in San Diego, following the relocation of the Chargers to Los Angeles in 2017. Contents 1 Franchise history 1.1 Minor league team 1.2 Major League Padres 2 Spring training 3 Logos and colors 4 Military appreciation 5 Mascot 6 Season records 7 Quick facts 8 Achievements 8.1 Award winners and league leaders 8.2 Team records ( single - season and career ) 8.3 Baseball Hall of Famers 8.4 Ford C. Frick Award recipients ( broadcasters ) 8.5 Retired numbers 8.6 Team Hall of Fame 8.7 San Diego Hall of Champions 9 Current roster 10 Championships 11 Minor league affiliations 12 Radio and television 13 Educational involvement 14 See also 15 References 16 Further reading 17 External links Franchise history Main article : History of the San Diego Padres Minor League team See also : San Diego Padres ( PCL ) The Padres adopted their name from the Pacific Coast League team that arrived in San Diego in 1936. That minor league franchise won the PCL title in 1937, led by 18 - year - old Ted Williams, the future Hall - of - Famer who was a native of San Diego. The team 's name, Spanish for `` fathers '', refers to the Spanish Franciscan friars who founded San Diego in 1769. Major League Padres In 1969, the Padres joined the ranks of Major League Baseball as one of four new expansion teams, along with the Montreal Expos ( now the Washington Nationals ), the Kansas City Royals, and the Seattle Pilots ( now the Milwaukee Brewers ). Their original owner was C. Arnholt Smith, a prominent San Diego businessman and former owner of the PCL Padres whose interests included banking, tuna fishing, hotels, real estate and an airline. Despite initial excitement, the guidance of longtime baseball executives, Eddie Leishman and Buzzie Bavasi as well as a new playing field, the team struggled ; the Padres finished in last place in each of its first six seasons in the NL West, losing 100 games or more four times. One of the few bright spots on the team during the early years was first baseman and slugger Nate Colbert, an expansion draftee from the Houston Astros and still the Padres ' career leader in home runs. The team 's fortunes gradually improved as they won five National League West titles and reached the World Series twice, in 1984 and in 1998, but lost both times. The Padres ' main draw during the 1980s and 1990s was Tony Gwynn, who won eight league batting titles. They moved into their current stadium, Petco Park, in 2004. As of 2016, the Padres are the only team in the MLB yet to throw a no - hitter since their addition to the league in 1969. Spring training Padres logo, 1985 Padres logo, 1986 -- 89 Padres logo, 1990 Padres logo, 1991 -- 2003 Padres alternate logo, 2000 -- 03 Padres primary logo, 2012 -- 15 The team has played its spring training games at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona since 1994. They share the stadium with the Seattle Mariners. From 1969 to 1993, the Padres held spring training in Yuma, Arizona at Desert Sun Stadium. Due to the short driving distance and direct highway route ( 170 miles, all on Interstate 8 ), Yuma was very popular with Padres fans, and many fans would travel by car from San Diego for spring training games. The move from Yuma to Peoria was very controversial, but was defended by the team as a reflection on the low quality of facilities in Yuma and the long travel necessary to play against other Arizona - based spring training teams ( whose sites were all in the Phoenix and Tucson areas, both rather far from Yuma ). Logos and colors This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( February 2011 ) Throughout the team 's history, the San Diego Padres have used multiple logos, patches, and color combinations. One of their first patches depicts a friar swinging a bat with Padres written at the top while standing in a sun - like figure with San Diego Padres on the exterior of it. The `` Swinging Friar '' has popped up on the uniform on and off ever since ( he is currently on the left sleeve of the navy alternate jersey ) although the head of the friar has been tweaked from the original in recent years, and it is currently the mascot of the team. In 1985, the Padres switched to using a script - like logo in which Padres was written sloped up. That would later become a script logo for the Padres. The team 's colors were changed to brown and orange and remained this way through the 1990 season. In 1989, the Padres took the scripted Padres logo that was used from 1985 to 1988 and put it in a tan ring that read `` San Diego Baseball Club '' with a striped center. In 1991, the logo was changed to a silver ring with the Padres script changed from brown to blue. The logo only lasted one year, as the Padres changed their logo for the third time in three years, again by switching colors of the ring. The logo became a white ring with fewer stripes in the center and a darker blue Padres script with orange shadows. In 1991, the team 's colors were also changed, to a combination of orange and navy blue. For the 2001 season, the Padres removed the stripes off their jerseys and went with a white home jersey with the Padres name on the front in navy blue. The pinstripe jerseys were worn as alternate jerseys on certain occasions throughout the 2001 season. The Padres kept this color scheme and design for three seasons until their 2004 season, in which they moved into their new ballpark. The logo was completely changed when the team changed stadiums between the 2003 and 2004 seasons, with the new logo looking similar to home plate with San Diego written in sand font at the top right corner and the Padres new script written completely across the center. Waves finished the bottom of the plate. Navy remained but a sandy beige replaced orange as a secondary color. The team 's colors were also changed, to navy blue and sand brown. The San Diego was removed from the top right corner of the logo for the 2011 season, and the away uniform changed from sand to gray. For the 2012 season, the Padres unveiled a new primary logo, featuring the cap logo inside a navy blue circle with the words `` San Diego Padres Baseball Club '' adorning the outer circle. The `` swinging friar '' logo was recolored to the current colors of navy blue and white. Another secondary logo features the Padres script carried over from the previous year 's logo below the depiction of Petco Park in sand and above the year of the team 's first season ( EST. 1969 ). The blue and sand version will be used in the home uniforms, with the blue and white version to be used on the away and alternate uniforms. For the 2016 season, San Diego wore a blue and yellow color scheme, similar to the concept of the 2016 MLB All Star Game logo. Also for the 2016 season San Diego added a new brown and yellow alternate uniform to be worn mostly during Friday home games. After the 2016 season, the Padres revealed a new color scheme and new jerseys for the second straight year. The yellow has been scrapped from their uniforms and have now reverted to a navy blue and white combo. The word Padres is now on the front of the home uniforms with a new wordmark, same with the road uniforms. The Padres will also change their camouflage jerseys, changing the Navy camouflage of 2016 to a Marine camouflage for the 2017 season. Military Appreciation Starting in 1996, the Padres became the first national sports team to have an annual military appreciation event. Following in 2000, the Padres began wearing a camouflage to honor the military. The jersey has since gone through three different versions. Starting in 2008, the Padres began wearing camouflage jerseys for every Sunday home game. They also wear these uniforms on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Beginning in 2011, the Padres have changed the camouflage design to a more modern `` digital '' design, using the MARPAT design after receiving permission from then - Commandant Conway, and dropped the green from the lettering and logo of the jersey. Green has been replaced by a sand - olive color ( also in the cap worn with the jersey ). Since 1995 Marine Recruits from the nearby Marine Corps Recruit Depot often visit the games en masse during Military Appreciation Day, in uniform, often filling entire sections in the upper deck of Petco Park. When they are present, the team commemorates this with a special Fourth Inning Stretch featuring the Marine Hymn. Through April 2005 over 60,000 marine recruits were hosted by the Padres. This is part of an extensive military outreach program, which also includes a series of Military Appreciation Night games, and game tapes mailed to deployed United States Navy ships of the Pacific Fleet for onboard viewing ( a large portion of the Pacific Fleet is homeported in San Diego ). The San Diego area is home to a number of military installations, including several Navy and Coast Guard bases centered on San Diego Bay, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar ( former home of the `` Top Gun '' training program ), and the Marine Corps training ground at Camp Pendleton. Civilians employed at those bases account for around 5 % of the county 's working population. Jason Bartlett wearing the third, and current, Padres camouflage uniform Recruits from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at Petco Park Military service - members take to the field prior to the National Anthem being performed during Military Appreciation Day at Petco Park United States Coast Guard Jayhawk flying over Petco Park Mascot The `` Swinging Friar ''. The `` Swinging Friar '' is currently the mascot of the team. Some in the past have confused The Famous Chicken as the mascot of the Padres. Although he does make appearances occasionally at San Diego sporting events, he has never been the official mascot of any San Diego sports team. Season records Main article : List of San Diego Padres seasons Quick facts Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres ( 2004 -- present ) Petco Park, as seen from overhead Founded : 1969 ( National League expansion ) Current uniform colors : Blue, White Logo design : White interlocking ' S ' and ' D ' Hometown Hero : Tony Gwynn Nicknames : The Friars, the `` Pads '' ( pronounced as `` Pods '' ) Most winning season : ( 1998 ) 98 -- 64. Western Division Title and National League Pennant Winners. Most losing season : ( 1969 ) 52 -- 110. Inaugural MLB season. Local television : Fox Sports San Diego. TV announcers : Don Orsillo, Mark Grant, Mike Pomeranz ( pre-game / post-game, substitute announcer ), Mark Sweeney ( pre-game / post game / sideline reporter ), Steve Finley ( substitute pre-game / post-game, sideline reporter ) Fans Known As : Los Padrinos. Locally, they have also been known to be called Los Mamones De Primera. Local radio : FM 949, La Poderosa 860 AM ( en español ). Radio announcers : Ted Leitner, Jesse Agler, Eduardo Ortega ( Spanish ), Carlos Hernández ( Spanish ) Spring training facility : Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, Arizona Rivals : Arizona Diamondbacks ( Division ), Colorado Rockies ( Division ), Los Angeles Dodgers ( Division, geographical ), San Francisco Giants ( Division ), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ( Inter-league ), Oakland Athletics ( Inter-league ), and the Seattle Mariners ( Inter-league ) Achievements Award winners and league leaders Main article : San Diego Padres award winners and league leaders Team records ( single - season and career ) Main article : San Diego Padres team records Baseball Hall of Famers The following elected members of the Baseball Hall of Fame played and / or managed for the Padres. San Diego Padres Hall of Famers Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum San Diego Padres Roberto Alomar Rollie Fingers Goose Gossage Tony Gwynn Rickey Henderson Greg Maddux Willie McCovey Gaylord Perry Mike Piazza Ozzie Smith Dick Williams Dave Winfield Players and managers listed in bold are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Padres cap insignia. Ford C. frick award recipients ( broadcasters ) San Diego Padres Ford C. Frick Award recipients Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Jerry Coleman + Dick Enberg Names in bold received the award based primarily on their work as broadcasters for the Padres. * Played as Padres + Managed the Padres Retired numbers Numbers retired by the Padres displayed in Ring of Honor above the press box at Petco Park during the 2016 season Main article : San Diego Padres retired numbers The Padres have retired six numbers. Five were in honor of Padre players and one was Jackie Robinson 's number 42, which was retired by all of Major League Baseball. The retired numbers are displayed on the upper deck facade behind home plate. Steve Garvey 1B Retired April 16, 1988 Tony Gwynn RF Retired September 4, 2004 Dave Winfield RF Retired April 14, 2001 Randy Jones Retired May 9, 1997 Trevor Hoffman Retired August 21, 2011 Jackie Robinson All MLB Honored April 15, 1997 No. 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball in 1997 to honor Jackie Robinson. The Padres also have a `` star on the wall '' in honor of broadcaster Jerry Coleman, in reference to his trademark phrase `` Oh Doctor ! You can hang a star on that baby ! '' Nearby the initials of former owner Ray Kroc are also displayed. Both the star and the initials are painted in gold on the front of the pressbox down the right field line accompanied by the name of the person in white. Kroc was honored in 1984, Coleman in 2001. Team Hall of Fame Main article : San Diego Padres Hall of Fame The following 14 people have been inducted into the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame since it was founded in 1999. Key Year Year inducted Bold Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Padre Bold Recipient of the Hall of Fame 's Ford C. Frick Award San Diego Padres Hall of Fame No. Player Position Tenure Inducted -- Buzzie Bavasi Team President 1969 -- 1977 2001 21 Ken Caminiti 3B 1995 -- 1998 2016 17 Nate Colbert 1B 1969 -- 1974 1999 Jerry Coleman Manager Announcer 1980 1972 - 1979, 1981 -- 2013 2001 19 Tony Gwynn RF 1982 -- 2001 2002 51 Trevor Hoffman 1993 -- 2008 2014 35 Randy Jones 1973 -- 1980 1999 -- Ray Kroc Owner 1974 -- 1984 1999 15 Jack McKeon GM / Manager 1980 -- 1990 2017 9, 09 Benito Santiago 1986 -- 1992 2015 Garry Templeton SS 1982 -- 1991 2015 23 Dick Williams Manager 1982 -- 1985 2009 19 Ted Williams LF 1936 -- 1937 ( PCL ) 2016 31 Dave Winfield RF 1973 -- 1980 2000 San Diego Hall of Champions Gwynn, Winfield, Fingers, Gossage, Randy Jones, and Graig Nettles ( 3B, 1984 -- 1987 ) are members of the San Diego Hall of Champions, which is open to athletes native to the San Diego area ( such as Nettles ) as well as to those who played for San Diego teams ( such as Gwynn ). Padres in the San Diego Hall of Champions No. Player Position Tenure Notes -- Buzzie Bavasi Team President 1969 -- 1977 Alan Trammell Coach 2000 -- 2002 Elected mainly on his performance with Detroit Tigers Bob Skinner Coach Manager 1970 -- 1973 1977 Born in La Jolla 7 Tony Clark 1B 2008 Elected mainly on his performance with Detroit Tigers 8, 10 Dave Roberts OF Coach Manager 2005 -- 2006 2011 -- 2015 Raised in San Diego 9 Graig Nettles 3B 1984 -- 1987 Born and raised in San Diego, attended San Diego State 19 Ted Williams LF 1936 -- 1937 ( PCL ) Elected mainly on his performance with Boston Red Sox, born and raised in San Diego 19 Tony Gwynn RF 1982 -- 2001 Attended San Diego State 31 Dave Winfield RF 1973 -- 1980 33 David Wells 2004, 2006 -- 2007 Elected mainly on his performances with Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees, grew up in Ocean Beach, San Diego 34 Rollie Fingers 1977 -- 1980 Elected mainly on his performance with Oakland A 's 35 Randy Jones 1973 -- 1980 51 Trevor Hoffman 1993 -- 2008 54 Goose Gossage 1984 -- 1987 Current roster San Diego Padres roster Active roster Inactive roster Coaches / Other Pitchers 77 Buddy Baumann 46 Jhoulys Chacín 43 Miguel Díaz 52 Brad Hand 64 Dinelson Lamet 49 Kyle Lloyd 62 Walker Lockett 27 Jordan Lyles 88 Phil Maton 60 Cory Mazzoni 38 Kyle McGrath 54 Tim Melville 61 Luis Perdomo 3 Clayton Richard 63 José Ruiz 34 Craig Stammen 76 José Torres 37 Travis Wood 39 Kirby Yates Catchers 58 Rocky Gale 18 Austin Hedges 44 Héctor Sánchez 21 Luis Torrens Infielders 20 Carlos Asuaje 8 Erick Aybar 70 Javier Guerra 4 Wil Myers 13 José Rondón 11 Ryan Schimpf 26 Yangervis Solarte 15 Cory Spangenberg 22 Christian Villanueva Outfielders 32 Jabari Blash 33 Franchy Cordero 17 Allen Córdoba 16 Travis Jankowski 7 Manuel Margot 2 José Pirela 10 Hunter Renfroe 23 Matt Szczur Manager 14 Andy Green Coaches 36 Darren Balsley ( pitching ) 81 Griffin Benedict ( bullpen catcher ) 45 Doug Bochtler ( bullpen ) 48 Justin Hatcher ( bullpen catcher ) 30 Glenn Hoffman ( third base ) 67 Jonathan Mathews ( outfield ) 25 Mark McGwire ( bench ) -- Luis Ortiz ( hitting ) 1 Ramón Vázquez ( infield ) 28 Johnny Washington ( first base ) 60 - day disabled list 56 Carter Capps 55 Jarred Cosart 24 Alex Dickerson 41 Robbie Erlin 53 Christian Friedrich 29 Colin Rea -- Matt Strahm 40 active, 0 inactive 7 - or 10 - day disabled list Suspended list Personal leave Roster and coaches updated October 9, 2017 Transactions Depth chart → All MLB rosters Championships National League Champions Preceded by : Florida Marlins 1998 Succeeded by : Atlanta Braves Preceded by : Philadelphia Phillies 1984 Succeeded by : St. Louis Cardinals National League Western Division Champions Preceded by : Los Angeles Dodgers 2005 & 2006 Succeeded by : Arizona Diamondbacks Preceded by : San Francisco Giants 1998 Succeeded by : Arizona Diamondbacks Preceded by : Los Angeles Dodgers Succeeded by : San Francisco Giants Preceded by : Los Angeles Dodgers 1984 Succeeded by : Los Angeles Dodgers Minor league affiliations Main article : List of San Diego Padres minor league affiliates Level Team League Location AAA El Paso Chihuahuas Pacific Coast League El Paso, Texas AA San Antonio Missions Texas League San Antonio, Texas Advanced A Lake Elsinore Storm California League Lake Elsinore, California Fort Wayne TinCaps Midwest League Fort Wayne, Indiana Short Season A Tri-City Dust Devils Northwest League Pasco, WA Rookie AZL Padres Arizona League Peoria, Arizona AZL Padres 2 Arizona League Peoria, Arizona DSL Padres Dominican Summer League Dominican Republic Radio and television See also : List of San Diego Padres broadcasters The Padres ' flagship radio station was XEPRS - AM 1090 collectively known as The Mighty 1090 since the station 's inception in 2004. Ted Leitner is the primary play - by - play announcer, with Jesse Agler working the middle innings of each game and Bob Scanlan serving as color analyst. The games are also broadcast in Spanish on XEMO - AM, `` La Poderosa 860 AM '', with Eduardo Ortega, Carlos Hernández and Pedro Gutiérrez announcing. Padre games were also aired from 2006 -- 2010 XHPRS - FM 105.7. On August 18, 2016, the Padres announced they will air their games on KBZT FM 94.9 beginning with the 2017 season Padres ' games are currently televised by Fox Sports San Diego. Dick Enberg and Don Orsillo share the role of play - by - play announcer, with Mark Grant as color analyst and either Julie Alexandria or Ron Zinter as field reporter. Mike Pomeranz hosts the Padres Live pre - and post-game show along with Mark Sweeney. Spanish language telecasts of Sunday games are seen XHAS - TDT channel 33. Until September 2007, Friday and Saturday Spanish games were seen on KBOP - CA channel 43, until that station changed to an all - infomercial format. This makes XHAS - TDT the only over-the - air - television station carrying Padres baseball. English - language Padres over-the - air broadcasts aired over the years on XETV - TV, KCST - TV, KUSI - TV, KFMB - TV and KSWB - TV. John Demott was the Padres ' first public address announcer when the team began in 1969. By the late 1970s Bruce Binkowski had taken over as PA announcer, and became the longest - serving public address announcer in the team 's history, remaining until the end of the 1999 season. First DeMott and then Binkowski also were responsible with PA announcing duties for the San Diego Chargers and the San Diego State University Aztecs, both of which were joint tenants at Qualcomm Stadium with the Padres until the Padres moved into Petco Park. From Petco Park 's opening in 2004 until 2013, the PA announcer was Frank Anthony, a radio host with 105.7 The Walrus. On April 19, 2014, Alex Miniak was announced as the new Public Address Announcer for the San Diego Padres. Miniak was formerly the PA announcer for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double - A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The San Diego Padres are portrayed in the 2016 Fox television series Pitch, starring Kylie Bunbury as Ginny Baker, the first female to play in Major League Baseball. Educational involvement The San Diego Padres established The Padres Scholars program, the first of its kind among professional sports. Originally each Padres scholar was selected as a seventh grader and received a $5,000 scholarship after graduation from High School to go towards higher education. This program has reached 389 students from its establishment in 1995 to now. Over the past few years the program has undergone a few changes to be effective an education standpoint. This program focuses on creating a close relationship between the chosen scholars and the team. As of 2011, 3 high school seniors will be chosen to receive a $30,000 scholarship to be awarded through the course of their higher education. Maintaining this prestigious award is conditional on maintaining contact with the Padres and providing proof of good academic standing. The San Diego Padres are the sponsors of and heavily involved in most aspects of the Sports Business Management MBA degree program offered in conjunction with San Diego State University 's College of Business Administration. SDSU 's Sports MBA is the only program of its kind created in partnership with a professional sports franchise. The curriculum focuses on the entire sports business industry, not just baseball. The program includes an internship. Members of Padres senior management regularly participate, including work with the development and continued coordination of SDSU 's International Case Competition, which annually attracts participation from top business schools. See also An American Journey : My Life on the Field, In the Air, and On the Air -- Jerry Coleman 's 2008 autobiography Baseball portal California portal San Diego County portal References ^ Jump up to : Cassavell, AJ ( November 22, 2016 ). `` Padres reveal lineup of 2017 uniforms ''. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved December 28, 2016. San Diego released its uniforms for the 2017 season via a Twitter video Tuesday afternoon. The new look features one major change and a few minor tweaks. The biggest alteration : Yellow has been removed from the color scheme. Jump up ^ Brock, Corey ( August 16, 2012 ). `` Sale official, new Padres group sets sights high ''. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved December 3, 2015. 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Preller Sr. VP of Baseball Operations : Omar Minaya Manager : Andy Green League pennants ( 2 ) 1984 1998 Division titles ( 5 ) 1984 1998 2005 2006 Minor league affiliates El Paso Chihuahuas ( AAA ) San Antonio Missions ( AA ) Lake Elsinore Storm ( A Adv. ) Fort Wayne TinCaps ( A ) Tri-City Dust Devils ( Short A ) AZL Padres ( Rookie ) AZL Padres 2 ( Rookie ) DSL Padres ( Rookie ) Seasons ( 50 ) 1960s 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970s 1970 1971 1972 1973 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980s 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985 1986 1990s 1993 1998 1999 2000s 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010s 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Links to related articles Principal owners of the San Diego Padres franchise C. Arnholdt Smith Ray Kroc Joan B. Kroc Tom Werner John Moores Ron Fowler San Diego Padres general managers B. Bavasi P. 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Question: when did the san diego padres change their colors
Answer: 1985