While it may have seemed inevitable to many San Diego fans, the exit of the city’s beloved football franchise sparks a wide variety of negative emotions.
Now, the San Diego Padres are the only remaining major professional sports organization in town. For fans as passionate as the ones in this unbelievable city, this is a tough pill to swallow.
The sadness and anger fans feel as a result of the news Thursday extended to the Padres’ organization. Owner Ron Fowler and Peter Seidler released a statement Thursday afternoon, reacting to the announcement made by Chargers’ President and CEO Dean Spanos.