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MLB Rumors: New San Diego Padres Owner Eyeing Massive Splash Move
TL;DR
The new owner of the San Diego Padres, José E. Felicianio, is expected to aggressively pursue improvements for the team following a record-breaking sale. This could include a bidding war for pitcher Tarik Skubal.
Key points
- José E. Felicianio is the new owner of the San Diego Padres.
- The Padres are expected to return to aggressive spending.
- There is speculation about a bidding war for pitcher Tarik Skubal.
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The San Diego Padres went from spending like crazy under owner Peter Seidler to steadily slashing payroll after his passing. With the team finalizing a record-breaking sale, it appears new leadership will take things back in the other direction.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the âearly belief around baseball is that new apdres owner JosĂ© E. Felicianio âwill be in it to winâ and could become very aggressive to improve the team. That could include getting into a bidding war for Tarik Skubal.
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Heyman wrote that thereâs a belief the Padres may begin âresuming the winning strategyâ that fans fell in love with under the late Seidler. That could show up in the winter during MLB free agency, with San Diego potentially joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets in the pursuit of two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.
It would be a strategy that is certainly music to the ears of Padresâ general manager A.J. Preller. Heâs consistently been one of the most aggressive decision-makers in baseball, as demonstrated last summer when he dealt prospect Leo De Vries to the Athletics to acquire All-Star closer .
Q&A
Who is the new owner of the San Diego Padres?
The new owner of the San Diego Padres is José E. Felicianio.
What major moves is the new Padres owner considering?
José E. Felicianio is considering aggressive moves to improve the team, potentially including a bidding war for pitcher Tarik Skubal.
How did the Padres' spending change after Peter Seidler's passing?
After Peter Seidler's passing, the Padres shifted from high spending to slashing payroll.