SAN DIEGO — You can't find a World Series trophy in the Padres' display case, but an artist's paint brush, cast in gold, would be appropriate, in honor of three select Padres greats — each one homegrown — who dominated with flair and unorthodox brilliance that made them more interesting.
Tony Gwynn swung a toothpick and, as every San Diegan should know, batted .338.
Ozzie Smith speared bad-hop grounders with a bare hand, somersaulted when bored and set an assists record no shortstop has touched.
