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In 1968 the San Diego Padres came to life, as the city was awarded a National League franchise during the owners meetings in Chicago, as expected the first five years of existence for the San Diego Padres are difficult in the won-loss column, but things gradually start to go around in 1974 as Ray Kroc the founder of McDonald's purchases the San Diego Padres in a move that prevents the team from relocating to Wahington D.C.

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  • March 30, 2010
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San Diego Padres' Plan for 2009

With the San Diego Padres' 2008 season in a tailspin, it is now being reported that the mid-revenue club may be cutting their $73.6 million payroll to around $40 million for next season. Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune states that veteran outfielder Brian Giles was painted a "stark fiscal picture" of the 2009 season as part of a pitch to convince him to accept a trade to the Boston Red Sox in early August. Giles ultimately exercised his veto power and remained with the Padres.

Demotion for the Padres Outfielder

Terrmel Sledge was not likely too pleased when he heard the San Diego Padres were demoting him. However, it really should not have come as too much of a surprise.

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