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San Diego Padres owner John Moores told MLB.com this weekend that he has hired Goldman Sachs to identify potential buyers for the ballclub. Moores, who bought the team in 1995 for approximately $80 million, said the international banking firm has been hired as a financial advisor to study selling the team either in its entirety, in part or not at all. "My strong desire is to stay involved, because the last decade and a half has been a terrific experience," Moores said in a telephone interview.

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December 16, 2008  06:41 AM ET

Goldman Sachs? They must be looking for a federal buyout.

December 16, 2008  10:05 AM ET

I hope they get a decent buyer. San Diego has had a good run in the NL for the last decade. It's sad to see what's happened to the franchise in the past year.

December 16, 2008  11:49 AM ET

wonder if they will find any buyers after asking way too much for him earlier?

Wait, the Yankees will sign him :)

December 16, 2008  01:46 PM ET

Combine the Padres and Giants no one will notice.

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December 16, 2008  04:47 PM ET

He bought them for 80mil and will probably want 800mil.

December 16, 2008  04:53 PM ET
QUOTE(#3):

wonder if they will find any buyers after asking way too much for him earlier? Wait, the Yankees will sign him :)

Did you even read the article? Who are yopu talking about? There is no mention of any player, the team is for sale!

Have you taken your meds today?

December 16, 2008  05:11 PM ET
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Did you even read the article? Who are yopu talking about? There is no mention of any player, the team is for sale!Have you taken your meds today?

You are right. This is about identifying potential buyers. My bad!

Good job pointing it out.

December 16, 2008  06:29 PM ET

I bid $2 !

December 16, 2008  07:06 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

You are right. This is about identifying potential buyers. My bad!Good job pointing it out.

No worries man, half the time you only need to read the first sentence of these articles to get the jist!

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December 16, 2008  11:19 PM ET

HEY! I said jist, not ****!

December 17, 2008  12:12 AM ET
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No worries man, half the time you only need to read the first sentence of these articles to get the jist!

really? you are so wise :)

December 17, 2008  12:57 PM ET
QUOTE(#13):

really? you are so wise :)

Which is why I can still spot closet Cub Fans!

For christmas i'm getting you a Soriano jersey!

December 17, 2008  03:25 PM ET

closet Cubs Fan!!! You wish...

Dude, stop fantasizing about me being a Cubs fan!!

Ozzie jersey and bobble head doll for you for Christmas!!

December 17, 2008  03:55 PM ET
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closet Cubs Fan!!! You wish... Dude, stop fantasizing about me being a Cubs fan!!Ozzie jersey and bobble head doll for you for Christmas!!

LOL, a friend already gave me an Ozzie bobblehead!

I'm throwing in a Fukodome jersey, they're half off!

December 17, 2008  04:19 PM ET

Thanks. I've always wanted a Fukadome jersey :)

Since you already have an Ozzie bobblehead, I'll give you a 2005 White Sox World Series Champions jersey. Don't tell me you already have that !!

December 17, 2008  09:56 PM ET

What's a World Series?

December 18, 2008  09:56 AM ET
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What's a World Series?

I could try to explain it to you, but you (and the Cubs fans in general) wouldn't understand!!

 
December 18, 2008  12:39 PM ET

Is it like Floppy Hat day? LOL

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