There’s a new manager in San Diego and a potential new owner on the way.

John Seidler, the Padres’ chairman and control person, announced Thursday that the ownership group is exploring a sale.

This seismic announcement comes one day shy of the two-year anniversary of former chairman Peter Siedler’s death, which has since led to family in-fighting over team control.

“I want to share with you that the family has decided to begin a process of evaluating out future with the Padres, including a potential sale of the franchise,” Seidler said in a statement . “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-term success. During the process and as we prepare for the 2

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