2011 San Diego Padres Season Preview and Predictions

The San Diego Padres will have to find a way to overcome a terrible finish to the 2010 season. The Padres were atop the National League at 76-49 on Aug. 25, but fell apart down the stretch, going just 14-23 to finish the year.

San Diego ended up finishing second in the division to the San Francisco Giants, who eventually won the World Series.

San Diego will have to compete this year without All-Star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, who now plays for the Red Sox. Still, with a solid pitching staff and terrific defense, San Diego is expected to be a threat to w...

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