I'm also in favor of helping the Padres & the Expos. The Expos too have major issues in SP matters. I'm for the american league players solution for those 2 teams.
Yes, let's change to a full set league and allow the Padres and the Expos (only) to draft AL-carded players who have played for them -- not available during autodraft if also NL-carded; available during waivers and later without restriction.