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San Diego Padres were once so close to moving to D.C. they had uniforms and everything - The Washington Post
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If we only knew how disappointing the Padres were really going to be - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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TIMELINE: How Padres uniforms have changed
Padres nearly became the Washington Stars
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Juan Soto feeling 'a lot of emotions' as he returns to DC with Padres
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Washington Nationals Series Preview: Welcoming back old flames with the San Diego Padres - Federal Baseball
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San Diego Padres were once so close to moving to D.C. they had uniforms and everything - The Washington Post
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Washington Nationals shut out in series finale with San Diego Padres, 6-0 - Federal Baseball
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1973: Padres sold, face move to Washington - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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3 reasons why Padres are best MLB trade deadline fit for Juan Soto
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San Diego Padres were once so close to moving to D.C. they had uniforms and everything - The Washington Post
Padres nearly became the Washington Stars
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Padres' City Connect uniforms are a victory for the region
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Juan Soto returns to Washington as Padres face Nationals
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Padres' uniforms enter uncharted waters
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Washington Nationals 4-3 over San Diego Padres; rubber match high noon Sunday - Federal Baseball