Congrats, Mr. Moorad, You're The New Owner Of The San Diego Padres

Jeff,

You look sleepy in that photo. Perhaps that's understandable considering it was taken when you were CEO of the Arizona DiamanteBacks.

Well, wake up!

You just bought the San Diego Padres.

Congratulations, sir. I look forward to your stewardship and will, for the foreseeable future, continue my humble support of the Drinos as a season-ticket holder.

A few notes as you complete your deal and begin the (5-year!?!) process toward becoming the controlling owner in the franchise:

1. Manny is still on the market.

2. Manny is still on the market.

3. Speed plays at Petco.

4. Outfield defense plays at Petco.

5. A strong bullpen plays at Petco.

That is all for now. I'll see you in the Diago on April 6th.

Best,
Bevormo

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.