Top 10 Signs You're a San Diego Padres' Fan

Todd Kaufmann by Correspondent Written on July 02, 2009

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ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 28:  Hats and gloves of the San Diego Padres on June 28, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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In a city I know and love, there's always those phrases that are uttered by the typical San Diego Padres' fan, or that typical complaint they always call in with on the sports stations in San Diego.

Well, I thought we'd have a little fun with that and hopefully make David Letterman proud with my own Top 10 list.

No. 10

TEMPE, AZ - MARCH 7: Khalil Greene #3  of the San Diego Padres stands ready to field against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during Spring Training on March 7, 2007 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe Arizona. The Angels defeated the Padres 6-4. (Photo by

You still have fond memories of Khalil Greene.

No. 9

ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 04:  Starting pitcher, Jake Peavy #44 of the San Diego Padres talks to pitching coach Darren Balsley and catcher, Ramon Hernandez #55 during Game One of the National League Divison Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadiu

You think Jake Peavy hasn't been the same since Ramon Hernandez left.

No, 8

26 FEB 2002: Sean Burroughs of the San Diego Padres poses for a photo during Team Photo Day at the Padres Training Facility in Peoria, Az. Digital Photo. Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images.

You think if Sean Burroughs had played left field like Chase Headley and Kyle Blanks, he may still be a Padre.

No. 7

BEIJING - MARCH 14:  CEO Sandy Alderson of the San Diego Padres smiles during the 2008 Major League Baseball (MLB) China Series news conference at Beijing's Wukesong Stadium on March 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. The San Diego Padres will face the Los Angel

You believed that Sandy Alderson was going to be the savior of the franchise.

No. 6

PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20:  Phil Nevin #23 of the San Diego Padres poses for a portrait during the Padres' spring training Media Day at Peoria Stadium on February 20, 2003 in Peoria, Arizona.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

You believe Phil Nevin actually had a point when he complained about Petco Park.

No. 5

PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 26:  Akinori Otsuka #16 of the San Diego Padres poses for a portrait during the San Diego Padres Photo Day at Peoria Stadium on February 26, 2005 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

One word.....YOSHA!

No. 4

30 Jun 1998:  Infielder Ken Caminiti #21 of the San Diego Padres in action during an interleague game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California.  The Athletics won the game,  12-10. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr.  /Allspo

Ken Caminiti will always be the best third baseman in Padres' history.

No. 3

SAN DIEGO - MAY 10:  Closer Trevor Hoffman #51 of  the San Diego Padres celebrates after getting the final out against the Colorado Rockies on May 10, 2008 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.  The Padres won 3-2.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

You went out and bought the AC/DC album just so you could play "Hells Bells" over and over again.

No. 2

7 Oct 2001:  Right fielder Tony Gwynn #19 of the San Diego Padres acknowledges the crowd during the Major League Baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.  The Rockies defeated the Padres 14-5.  Mandatory Cre

The only Padres' jersey you'll ever wear is Tony Gwynn's #19

No. 1

14 Oct 1998:  General view of the San Diego Padres as they celebrate winning the pennant following the National League Championship Series game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta, Geogia. The Padres defeated the Braves 5-0. Mandatory Cr

You'll always know where you were on October 14, 1998 when the San Diego Padres won the 1998 NLCS over the Atlanta Braves.

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