The San Diego Padres have seemingly been the joke of the NL West.
Even in the years they ended the season as the Western Division champions, there were still people who didn't take the Padres or the NL West seriously. Some even said the Padres shouldn't be allowed in the playoffs due to how weak the division was.
But in 2010, all that has changed. The entire division, from top to bottom, has become both younger and stronger.
The Dodgers seem to be the odds on favorite to win the division, probably for no other reason than they are the Los Angeles Dodgers. There's no question they have the talent on their pitching staff. But do they have the offense to sustain a long run to the division crown?
For the San Diego Padres, it's time to close up shop at their spring training spot in Peoria ...
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Article written by Todd Kaufmann
San Diego Padres Have The Talent, Ability, To Top The NL West
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Todd Kaufmann in MLBComments Off on San Diego Padres Have The Talent, Ability, To Top The NL West