With the San Diego Padres surrounded by rumors with the offseason in full swing, there could be fans who always have concerns when new ownership takes over, as Kwanza Jones and Jose Feliciano officially acquired the franchise in August. As the Padres look to free agency to boost the team for 2027, Jones would speak about owning the team and the motivation she has to make the team great.

While the annual general managers' meeting is happening for MLB, Jones was asked by Sportico about the reason for investing in the San Diego baseball team and the reason behind it, despite the money aspect. Jones would emphasize the “heart” she has in making the team reach new heights.

“Well, I'll say, imagine a moment in a time where fans don't have to doubt, don't have to question, don't have to wonder: Are the owners of the teams that they love, that they support, really involved, invested not just the money, but the heart? Because for me, that's one of the most important things,” Jones said. “It's the heart. So when we look at the Padres acquisition, how do we continue to build these bridges and unify?”

Kwanza Jones & Jose Feliciano, owners of the San Diego @Padres explain why it’s more than just money and the reason behind being ‘invested’ owners in their community and more. ⚾️

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— Sportico (@Sportico) November 10, 2026

Kwanza Jones speaks more on owning the Padres

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Jones continues about acquiring the Padres along with her husband in Feliciano, and expressed how a big part of the job is to “win in the community” as well in San Diego.

“What we want to do is win in the community too,” Jones said. “We want to win in bringing folks together; we want to win in creating opportunities. So it shouldn't be mutually exclusive. It shouldn't be a ‘Okay, owners just care about the bottom line.' The bottom line is winning; the bottom line for some is ‘Okay, how much money can I make off of this?' But that, for me, is not the bottom line only.”

The Padres are looking to further improve after finishing with a 91-71 record, putting them second in the NL West, as they were eliminated in the playoffs by the World Series champions, the Milwaukee Brewers in four games.