Do you remember a few years ago when we were criticizing small markets that didn’t spend a lot?
Times have changed since now it is the markets with large wage bills that are mainly criticized.
Of course, there are still criticisms of small markets, but it’s been talked about less since Steve Cohen decided to go into second gear.
But above all, there are the Padres, a market that is small on paper, but whose owner does not seem to realize it, according to some people.
Because San Diego is geographically limited (the ocean to the west, Mexico to the south, the desert to the east, and Los Angeles to the north), there is a limit to the club’s reach.
But that, the owner does not care: he wants to win.
While everyone asks me if I can maintain such a payrollI ask them if our parade will be on the water or on the road.
– Peter Seidler, owner of the Padres
We’ll say it: it’s a champion’s answer. The one who does nothing to spare the effort to bring a championship to San Diego.
Without any other club (MLS could land soon, but right now it’s open) in town since the Chargers left for Los Angeles, the way is open and Peter Seidler wants to take advantage of it.
Even Rob Manfred is wondering if it’s sustainable for San Diego, which really seems to be giving the club some gas right now.
After all, there is always risk.
Every time the haters criticize the club or another owner (like the Rockies) says it makes baseball look bad, it motivates people in San Diego.
They deserve success in 2023.
