New Owner?

Word is Jeff Moorad (the guy standing) may be the next owner of the Drinos. Moorad resigned today as CEO of the D-Backs and says he is near an agreement to buy the team from John and Becky Moores.

A very interesting development to say the least. All previous reports said that it would take months for Moores to work out a deal to sell the Padres. Although a final deal may indeed be a few months away, the fact Moorad resigned today would seem to indicate a deal may get done faster than anyone initially imagined.

Some initial positives of this development are that Moorad is a SoCal kid, has shown a willingness to okay expenditures in 'Zona, has overseen development of a strong farm system while with the Backs and, let's be honest, is not going through a divorce. If we're lucky he'll take over in time to okay an increased payroll so the Pads can keep Peavy and maybe sign another free agent or two.

I'd have no problem with that.