The Seidler family is exploring selling the Padres , a move that would mark the end of a significant chapter in franchise history.

Here’s a look at the Padres through the Seidler era:

2009: Former player agent Jeff Moorad puts together a group to purchase the Padres from John Moores for $500 million on an installment plan that would take up to five years to complete.

Peter Seidler, left, Kevin O’Malley, Tom Seidler, and Brian O’Malley of the San Diego Padres new ownership group listen to Ron Fowler during a news conference at Petco Park on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (K.C. Alfred, The San Diego Union-Tribune)

2012: Unable to secure the 22 owners’ votes needed to finalize the sale, Moorad steps down as CEO in March. Moores puts the Padres back on the market in April.

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