The San Diego Padres are formally under new possession.
But before the Seidler household transferred possession to the group led by businessman Jose E. Feleciano and Kwanza Jones, they carried out one last act of enterprise.
Padres proprietor John Seidler orchestrated bonuses for every worker. Getty Images
Every individual with a stake in the franchise is contributing to a pool for bonuses for all full-time and part-time staff. Employees were notified via e-mail last week that they would obtain bonuses after the switch of possession was accomplished Monday.
“The success of this franchise has always been about people, and so many dedicated individuals have contributed to the growth and accomplishments of the Padres throughout our family’s stewardship,” former Padres chairman John Seidler said in a assertion to the San Diego Union-Tribune. “This bonus is a way for our ownership group to say thank you to the employees who helped make that success possible through their hard work, passion, and commitment to our organization and our community. We are deeply grateful for everything they have done and the role they have played in the Padres’ growth over the years.”
The Seidler household announced they would discover a sale of the workforce last November. The $3.9 billion sale was announced in May with the course of formalized Aug. 17 following a unanimous vote from the league.
On Monday, new Padres possession held an introductory press convention at Petco Park.
The Seidler household explored a potential sale of the workforce last November. The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images
Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano held an introductory press convention at Petco Park as new Padres proprietor. Getty Images for the Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative
“We are all in. It’s not lip service… We are absolutely committed to this organization and we are absolutely overjoyed,” Jones said to reporters.
“We gonna win. We gonna win. We gonna win it all. Hopefully sooner rather than later.”