2010 Spring Training: San Diego Padres Will Live and Die by Chris Young

There is hope Padre fans and there is life after Jake Peavy...I promise.

Not to put unneeded pressure on 6'10" righthander Chris Young, but, well, the San Diego Padres' 2010 season is riding on that over-the-top right arm. They're counting on him to be the new team ace and they're counting on him to stay healthy, something Young hasn't done over the last two seasons.

If you're surprised that I'm not putting the pressure squarely on the shoulders of first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, you shouldn't be. Look at his 2009 numbers and then look at the Padres' final record and you'll understand why I say that.

Gonzalez hit .277 with 40 home runs, drove in 99 r...

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