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Found amid the messy fallout from the ice storm created by Padres owner Sheel Seidler’s lawsuit vs. her in-laws, was a massive, jagged hunk of artificial hail. It shattered near Petco Park and sent pieces that hit most every fan in San Diego.
THE PADRES COULD BE MOVING.
To where, Oakland?
A complete, total crock of crap, stirred by the completely irresponsible Unsocial Media.
It’s going to be a while before we know the lawsuit Sheel Seidler filed to ensure she has control of the franchise (as her late husband Peter did) has worked. I’m not a lawyer. I haven’t been privy to Seidler family matters. But none can be stupid enough to move the team.
Or even threaten to. They have a contract with the city stating they can’t even contemplate a move until 2034.
With the NFL gone, the Padres have a tight grip on San Diego’s major sporting neck. We may be a one-horse town, but it’s one helluva pony.
Petco Park is viewed by many — including professional rivals — as baseball’s No. 1 venue. It’s not just a ballpark, but a destination that has created envy in the national baseball community.
The Pads’ 2024 home attendance figures were their highest ever — 3.33 million — and ranked fourth in baseball behind the Dodgers, Yankees, and Phillies. That averages out to 41,117 fans per game.
And the team was really good, no worse than third-best in baseball. The Padres were fun, and people enjoy fun. But by last year, the team already was one of the sport’s great draws, aided by its venue and downtown location. A gathering spot.
Now why in the name of the saints would anyone even think about moving the team? Well, if they’re saying this, they’re firing for effect. Lawyerspeak. Threats.
I kind of take offense to this. I remember the days when the club was playing in Mission Valley and the only people in attendance were the players’ closest relatives. Later, even when the team stunk, fans went to games. Not like now, but they sat through some bad ball — sat through bad ball at Petco, too.
I suppose some people have gotten jumpy since the NFL Team That Used To Be Here bailed for L.A. in 2017. But this isn’t close to being the same thing.
The Judases making the wild card playoffs this year has prompted many San Diegans to re-curse Fredo Spanos and his sons, for taking it away from us.
That they did.
But I have just one question that I’d seriously like an answer to. If the NFL team had stayed in San Diego, where was it going to play?
The simple answer: Nowhere.
Due to the total neglect by the City Hall Ham & Eggers, Qualcomm Stadium had become an unplayable lie. It very well may have been condemned. San Diego State owned the stadium by then. They couldn’t play in it. Went to Carson and paid rent they had to cough up until Snapdragon got done.
The Judases would have nowhere to play, Southwestern College not quite good enough. They get the blame, and I hate the way they left, but if you have a movie theater without a screen, you can’t run the film.
It’s hard to think about, but true. No matter your feelings of hatred.
The Padres’ case isn’t close to that. Nobody can come up with a reason why the Padres would leave. In the late 1990s, maybe. In the early 1970s, maybe.
But not now. The Padres already have sold out of their 2025 season ticket memberships. No one knows how this family hairpull will affect the team’s makeup and play.
But moving? This fear is so San Diego. Put away your rosary beads. …
Ohio State has the best players, Notre Dame the best team. …
After losing to Notre Dame in the CFP semis, Penn State coach James Franklin got a call from his great, great, great, great uncle Ben, who told him: “Here I invented electricity, and my nephew can’t make any.” …
Notre Dame is in the final because it’s been the best-coached team. NFL-ians must be looking hard at Marcus Freeman. …
Franklin is 1-15 against AP’s Top 5 teams. Unhappy Valley. …
James also complained about the Fighting Irish not playing in a conference. I’m hardly a fan of ND. Not having to share as an independent, they get $20 million for reaching the final. But Notre Dame is Notre Dame, and college football is better when the I-Rich are good. …
And to think Brian Kelly left South Bend for LSU because he wanted to win a national championship. But then, if he had stayed, the Irish probably wouldn’t have made the tournament. …
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s play-calling at the end of the Ohio State semi has historians comparing it to Napoleon’s decision to go into Russia. Bet the Bears will interview him now. …
The NFL can’t allow Tom Brady to broadcast NFL games and then, as part owner, put on his recruiter’s hat and participate in the Raiders coaching search. Isn’t there conflict in this interest? …
No one can sit around and tell me there are 31 better NFL quarterbacks than Aaron Rodgers. …
You might think the Raiders have some nerve raising ticket prices, but Mark Davis, Son of Al, is promising five wins. …
Bears boss George McCaskey, when asked if alignment between GM and head coach is important in the interview process for an NFL head coach: “I don’t believe that’s a key factor.” …
Guess McCaskey hasn’t paid attention to the Bobby Beathard-Bobby Ross and A.J. Smith-Marty Schottenheimer feuds. I can’t understand why Chicago isn’t considered a model franchise. …
Micah Parsons says the Cowboys will win the Super Bowl next year. Is there such thing as permanent concussion protocol? …
For you gamblers: Since 2017, Denver coach Sean Payton is 30-12 vs. bald coaches. …
An NFL back rushing for 1,000 yards is not a big deal — unless he does it in eight games — not 17, which averages out to 59 yards per. …
Welcome back, Dick Vitale. …
Carson Beck will get a reported $4 million in NIL money to quarterback Miami. Will he start? …
Excuses. The Aztecs would have lost at New Mexico if the game were at sea level and played at 7 p.m. …
Suit or no suit, the Pads did right re-upping Luis Arraez. He’s one-dimensional but he can lead the league in batting. And he’s a DH. DH’s are supposed to hit. …
Bravo, L.A.F.D., police and first responders. …
There are several candidates for Scum of the Earth. Looters are leaning at the tape. …
Here’s a switch. Denmark: “There’s something rotten in the United States.” …
How long before Roger Goodell pushes for an NFL franchise in Nuuk? …
So now the plan is to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America? That could work — if Mexico follows Canada and becomes our 52nd state.
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