The UT is reporting that the Padres ownership group is close to reaching an agreement to buy the Portland Beavers and move them to a new facility in Escondido.  According to the UT the team would likely play its 2011 season in Lake Elsinore.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jul/20/padres-affiliate-may-be-move/

As a North County resident I really hope this happens and I'm pleased to hear that we could be watching them as soon as next season.  Anyone have a good Escondido team name?