"This ain't fixing the vibes";"Y’all are ripping our hearts" - Padres fans lash out at San Diego ownership on Manny Machado appreciation post

Six-time All-Star Manny Machado is perhaps the most influential player for the San Diego Padres. The organization posted a highlight reel of the third baseman's defensive brilliance from last season, stating why he is nicknamed "El Ministro de Defensa."

However, as appreciative as the Padres fans are of Manny Machado, they did not seem particularly interested in the reel considering the bleak situation of the organization.

The San Diego Padres are cutting down their payroll this season after spending beyond their means on numerous long-term deals for free agents in recent years under former owner Peter Seidler. They have not made any major additions to the team and have instead lost several key players in the off-season. A few more may be traded away before the season starts.

Siedler passed away in November 2023, leaving control of the team to his brothers. Earlier this month, Seidler's widow, Sheel, announced to the fans that she had lodged a complaint against Matthew and Robert Seidler for conflict, thereby setting the franchise up for a bitter ownership dispute.

Considering the circumstances, fans were hardly interested in watching an old highlight reel of Machado.

"This ain't fixing the vibes," wrote one fan.

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"Y’all are ripping our hearts," said another fan.

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"This isn't distracting me from the drama surrounding this team," another fan posted.

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Many fans called for the owners to sell the team.

"Why don't you post any new signings," asked a fan.

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"Sign some players or sell the team," commented one fan.

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"Sell the team," another fan wrote.

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It has been reported that the ownership battle has been a factor in the Padres failing to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki and veteran outfielder Jurickson Profar this winter.

Former Padres owner's brother files counterclaim against widow

Former Padres owner Peter Seidler passed away in November 2023 (Image Source: IMAGN)

The ownership feud for the San Diego Padres took another turn on Monday. After Peter Seidler's wife, Sheel, filed a complaint against her husband's brothers regarding fiduciary breaches, Matt Siedler filed a counter-allegation against the former owner's widow.

Matt alleged that Sheel is "unhappy" that her husband did not leave control of the franchise to her. He also stated that she demanded $20 million in annual distributions from the team. Moreover, the allegations claim that Peter amended the trust of the team on seven occasions following his marriage in 2008.

On the other hand, another of Peter's brothers, John Seidler, is expected to be voted into permanent control of the organization by the owners of the MLB teams next week.