New Padres Owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones Vow to Pursue San Diego’s First Championship
- On Monday, Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano were introduced at Petco Park as the new San Diego Padres owners, acquiring the franchise at an MLB-record valuation of $3.9 billion.
- The couple personally contributed an estimated $1.7 billion and officially closed the deal on Friday, acquiring approximately 45% of the franchise—nearly double the stake previously held by the late Peter Seidler.
- Team president Erik Greupner and general manager A.J. Preller will remain in their roles, while Feliciano and Jones pledged to balance aggressive player acquisition with long-term financial health.
- "We are absolutely committed to this organization," Jones said, while Feliciano stated the owners aim to "win the World Series" and deepen engagement with the San Diego community.
- The Padres currently lead the National League Wild Card race with 31 games remaining, positioning the new owners to pursue the championship that has eluded the franchise throughout its 57-year history.
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Owners Thrilled With 'family Investment' Of San Diego Padres
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Kwanza Jones Makes MLB History As New Principal Owner Of The San Diego Padre – Because of Them We Can
Kwanza Jones is making history and we’re signing up for her fan club! Jones and her husband, José E. Feliciano, are leading the new ownership group for the San Diego Padres after Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the transfer of control earlier this month, MLB reports. Feliciano has been named the team’s Control Person, while Jones is listed as a Principal Owner of the franchise. The move is historic. KPBS reports that Jones, an …
The new owners of the Padres de San Diego, José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, made their entry at their press conference on Monday, at the rhythm of a catchy song dedicated to the team, written and performed by Jones, herself a professional singer.
New Padres owners José E. Feliciano, Kwanza Jones vow to pursue San Diego’s first championship | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SAN DIEGO -- New San Diego Padres owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones entered their introductory news conference Monday to the rhythm of an upbeat song about the team written and performed by Jones herself, a professional singer.
“It’s Not Lip Service”: New Padres Owner Drops Bold Message as New Era Begins
Despite multiple ownership changes and shifts in control of the franchise, the San Diego Padres have yet to win the World Series in the last three decades. But their latest change involving $3.9 billion comes with a simple message: the club is no longer looking at winning as a distant ambition. The new owner duo, Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano, have made their priorities clear. “We need each other. And that’s what Jose and I, together, have…
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