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In stark contrast to the excitement surrounding Verlander's transition, the San Diego Padres have remained uncharacteristically silent this offseason. Under typical circumstances, the Padres, helmed by GM A.J. Preller, are not shy about making bold moves, yet this year they seem stuck, possibly due to internal turbulence. Following the death of former owner Peter Seiler, a bitter dispute has emerged between his widow, Sheal, and Peter’s brothers regarding control over the franchise. This has cast a shadow over the organization’s operations, leading to uncertainty regarding their direction.