The San Diego Padres are expected to be up for sale.

The somewhat shocking news was released on Thursday morning, when the Seidler family announced it is starting the process of looking for a potential new ownership group. They've even gone so far as to bring on BDT & MSD Partners, a group specializing in these types of transactions, to guide the process. Padres controlling partner John Seidler issued a statement about their decision:

"To our Faithful Fans, I want to share with you that the family has decided to begin a process of evaluating our future with the Padres, including a potential sale of the franchise. We will undertake this process with integrity and professionalism in a way that honors Peter’s legacy and love for the Padres and lays the foundation for the franchise’s long-

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