Forbes estimates the Padres lost 32 million last year. Their park was close to full. They've added, what, 50 million in payroll this year? Their local tv deal that's currently 50-70 million/year is likely to get lost or reduced due to its impending bankruptcy. They could easily lose 100 million this year even with a packed ball park.
Owners that don't put much effort into winning are bad for leagues, but owners who don't care about spending with no realistic hope of even breaking even aren't great for a league either. Same goes with Cohen.
