Tuesday Rockpile: San Diego Padres Up For Sale

by Russ Oates on Dec 16, 2008 8:18 AM MST in Rockpile Comment 7 comments

San Diego Padres' owner John Moores is getting a divorce from his wife, Becky. In a move that has been speculated for some time, Moores plans on selling the team as a result of the divorce. Goldman Sachs will help Moores find a buyer for the team. However, Moores' attempt at selling the team has nothing to do with the team's payroll and youth movement:

"Most of our 2009 approach is a function of the economy and the fact that we lost 99 games last year," Alderson said. "And thirdly, we're seeing the emergence of young players who we'd like to see play. All those come into play more than the divorce. ... Our season was a disaster and the offseason has been controversial. That's likely to be the case any time you lose 99 games. Sometimes these transitions are difficult but worthwhile over the long haul."

At the same, Jake Peavy is moving closer and closer to opening the season with the Padres:

"Right now we're not actively pursuing a trade for Jake," Alderson said. "We'd consider (an offer), but right now it's more likely he's our starting pitcher on Opening Day. ... The fans are an important part of the equation. But we said we wouldn't trade Jake unless it made baseball sense."

Would the Padres rethink that once Rafael Furcal officially returns to the Atlanta Braves? Furcal can play both second and short, but Yunel Escobar, Atlanta's shortstop, would be the starting point for Peavy talks once again, not Kelly Johnson, the second baseman.

It's going to be a long 2009 season for the Padres.

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The Colorado Rockies will play two games in Las Vegas to end Spring Training. Start working on those poker faces, guys.

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by Franchise26 on Dec 16, 2008 8:32 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Years of rebuilding

San Diego is in for years of rebuilding. They will likely never get the big FA homerun hitter unless they move the warehouse in closer, and they have a very unimpressive minor league situation.

Welcome the new Royals.

by brainteaser on Dec 16, 2008 9:08 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Their minor league situation is improving a little thanks to a couple of decent drafts

But their biggest problem in that regard is with a lack of a Latin American pipeline. You would figure that the two NL West teams with the closest proximity to Mexico would be better in this regard, but the D-backs and Padres are trailing the other three teams in the division severely when it comes to identifying and nurturing Latin American talent.

by Rox Girl on Dec 16, 2008 9:12 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Kelly Johnson

what is his current value? im guessing out of our price range

by purplesocks on Dec 16, 2008 8:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

A right-handed power-hitting outfielder.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution floated a Johnson-for-Ryan Ludwick deal about a week ago.

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by Russ Oates on Dec 16, 2008 8:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Probably High

Everyone in baseball wants Kelly Johnson.

I STILL think we should get Brian Roberts.

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by Andrew Martin on Dec 17, 2008 9:19 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Glad to see the value of Kelly Johnson is high

…He’s my boss’ cousin, and my boss attended his wedding a few years back. Kelly would be a great addition to the team, but probably not worth what we’d have to trade.

by Andrew T. Fisher on Dec 17, 2008 11:45 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs