Attn: Steinberg, O'Malley and Colangelo.....

It's about time that Padres Owner John Moores step down as the Owner and puts the franchise up for sale. It was a good run of 15 yrs for Moores and baseball fans in San Diego are very grateful Moores saved baseball in San Diego. As with all good things eventually time comes around when change is necessary and in this special case, Moores has alot on his plate to contend with and should for baseball, San Diego and fan base sell the team. Who would be most capable of acquiring this franchise ? I put forth a small list of three powerful people who I think would have a profound impact on baseball in San Diego.

• Leigh Steinberg, in the past has tried to bring an expansion football team to Anaheim for the NFL. I think Steinberg has a wonderful opportunity in San Diego, if and only if he is sincerely interested in owning a baseball franchise. I wouldn't see why not, especially if you consider the locality of the franchise in comparison where Steinberg resides (Orange County). Plus, I would think Steinberg would let the Alderson regime to continue, which would be a HUGE plus in regards to the overall stability of the organization from a front office perspective.
• Peter O'Malley, had tried to re-acquire the Los Angeles Dodgers a couple of years ago when FOX had put the Dodgers franchise up for sale. I know, this might be a hard sell to both the Padres and Dodgers fans. If you really give some deep thought to this, O'Malley could purchase a franchise far cheaper than the one which he had sold. Having an owner with credibility in MLB which be a huge for not only MLB but for San Diego and O'Malley has international exposure as well.
• Jerry Colangelo, proven winner in Arizona and developed an expansion organization. Furthermore, Colangelo was the man who put together the Men's Olympic Basketball team together which won the GOLD in China. If Colangelo can win in Arizona, he could definitely win in San Diego.

All the above are people who can spend $$$ for acquiring talent and they would get a franchise that has alot of upside potential. Here are the reasons:

• San Diego is a tourist city and many conventions are held here. There will always be some people taking in a game or two while they are in town. If you add the factor if the team is playing well, that would result in more people attending a game.
• The baseball infrastructure has undergone a major re-haul and is inline to bring a pipeline of good young talent to the parent club. Investments were made to the farm system and international facilities.
• Petco Park is one of the most comfortable and enjoyable baseball parks in the League. It is very young (5 yrs old) and a few slight minor modifications could enhance the Park.
• San Diego fan base WILL come to the games if the team is exciting and winning. If you doubt this, go back and take a look at the 96 and 98 seasons. Facts do not lie.

I, as a San Diego Padre fan is still awaiting for that blockbuster deal. Time is on our side and bold franchises do make bold moves.