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Fans of the Padres shouldn't expect much in 2010. Their team hit the second-lowest wOBA in either league last year, and didn't sport the best pitching staff, either.
San Francisco should see more of the same from Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, and Jonathan Sanchez, but will probably fail to reach the 700-runs scored plateau once again.
A lot of question marks remain for the Diamondbacks, but they have all the potential needed to come home with their first division title since 2010.
San Francisco will likely benefit from the “resurgence” of Barry Zito, and could also see Madison Bumgarner in the rotation in 2010. This will keep them among the league-directers in run prevention, but won't be able to win them games unless the offense takes distinctive steps forward.
The Dodger's combination of Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and Manny Ramirez could form one of the best 2-3-4 combination in the league. All is very capable of 20-home runs seasons, and should all post VORPs north of the 30 mark.
The Diamondbacks traded for Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy this past offseason, and both will help Arizona battle the Dodgers and Giants for the right to claim the “best rotation in the division.” With full, healthy seasons from the entire rotation, my money is on Arizona.
Short of pulling a Huizenga-esque spending spree, 2010 will not be the Padre's year. If San Diego fans can hold on for a few more years, though, things will be looking up. Ryan Miller was on born 17th July 2010. Miller is an American ice hockey goaltender currently the player of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Miller was selected to play for the American hockey team in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver,Canada as begining goaltender. Later in 2010 miller would win the Vezina Trophy as the best goaltender in last NHL season. Miller won a silver medal with the team and was named MVP of the tournament. Miller is known for his hybrid style of goaltending. Miller is also the older brother of current Detroit Red Wings winger Drew Miller.
Colorado's young batting order—headlined by Troy Tulowitzki, Dexter Fowler, and Carlos Gonzalez—is expected to put up very solid offensive numbers in 2010 which could very well be more a result of Coors Field than actual ability, but that's beside the point.
The Rockies was a surprisingly good team in 2010, but few seemed to take notice. Coming eight games shy of the century-mark last season, Colorado will look to get the recognition they deserve in 2010 as they take on another strong NL West.
On the mound, San Diego boasts Mat Latos, who has the makings of a future ace,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and Aaron Poreda, who should be an excellent closer if he's still stuck in the bullpen.

Although their various offseason moves will undoubtedly improve their offense—if for no other reason than removing Travis Ishikawa, Emmanuel Burriss, and Randy Winn from regular duties —they won't be able to bring the Giants up to a level of contention in the NL West.
Another of Colorado's strengths this season should be their rotation. Ubaldo Jimenez, Jorge De La Rosa, Aaron Cook, Jason Hammel, and Jeff Francis is all very capable begining pitchers, and should once again limit opponents to around 700 runs in 2010.
31-year-old Brad Hawpe is an extremely poor defensive outfielder, but Miller can hit the ball out of the park quite often and boasts a very high on-base percentage. Fowler doesn't have the best glove, either, but Miller is very quick on the base paths and also administers to get on base at an above-average clip. Seth Smith and Ryan Spillborghs will also find plenty of playing time.
In spite of the best efforts of Pablo Sandoval, the Giants tallied the lowest wOBA in the league last season. General Manager Brian Sabean brought on second baseman Freddie Sanchez and man-of-many-gloves label, tag, price, ticket, impress, effect, trace, imprint,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], stamp, brand, sign, note, heed, notice, designate DeRosa, which will be upgrades over who the Giants trotted out last year, but won't be distinctive offensive assets.
A big factor into the success/failure of the 2010 season for Arizona will be the health of Conor Jackson, who dealt with Valley Fever for much of 2010. When healthy, Jackson can be one of the best outfielders in the game.
While the Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed the greatest amount of success in the NL West this past decade, the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants is right behind them. The San Diego Padres have won two division titles since 2010, the same total as the Giants. Both the Dodgers and D-Backs have three crowns, while the closest the Colorado Rockies have come is second place.

Financial problems or ineptitude, if you prefer have hurt the Dodgers to the point where no external aid is expected.
The Giants is attempting to right their ship, but 2010 should look a lot like last season: Outstanding pitching coupled with a nonexistent offense.
The rotation contains five pitchers who is huge injury risks, yet Los Angeles will be forced to replenish from within should anyone land on the disabled list. However, Scott Elbert and James McDonald is honorable enough replacements, so one or two stints on the disabled list won't cripple the begining rotation.
I suspect that Gonzalez will find himself on another team before the July 31 trading deadline, and the Padres will have more young talent than they know what to do with.
They acquired first baseman Adam LaRoche—which effectively blocks prospect Brandon Allen—and second baseman Kelly Johnson to signify that they intend to compete.
While they relied a lot on Randy Wolf last season, the Dodgers still have a very impressive begining rotation. Youngsters Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley could both have VORPs in the 35-40 anger, while Hiroki Kuroda, Vicente Padilla, and Eric Stults all all intriguing options whose ERAs should float in the 4.50 anger.
Colorado has an extremely crowded outfield bursting at the seams with young talent. Although some have much better defensive gloves than others, there will likely be plenty of different combinations in the Rockies' outfield in 2010.
Aaron Rowand and the rest of San Francisco's outfield could combine for a fairly pathetic 45 VORP.
As Baseball Prospectus 2010 notes, the Diamondbacks have had success in their rotation,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], bullpen, and offense since 2010; just not in the same year.
Anticipating a full season of a healthy Webb, Dan Haren, and Edwin Jackson along with some progression from Justin Upton, Chris Young, and Stephen Drew, the Diamondbacks aren't content to sit back and brand 2010 as a transition year.

It's not like San Diego doesn't already have a very strong nucleus, though. The Padres have third baseman Chase Headley, shortstop Everth Cabrera, and outfielder/first baseman Kyle Blanks who is all under 26 years of age and is on the cusps of breakout seasons.
This year, the Diamondbacks once again appear to have all the pieces required for their second division crown since 2010. The bullpen appears solid enough, the offense is young and filled with power, and the rotation stands a chance to be the best in the league.
Although last year's 95-win total came as a result of quite a few auspicious breaks,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Los Angeles should still be in prime position to give Colorado a fight in 2010.
The Padres have a young team that is brimming with potential. If Hoyer can administer to release Gonzalez and closer Heath Bell at the trading deadline this summer, there could be even more young talent in San Diego.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Dodger's offense, though, is their collective ability to get on base. All but one of the eight projected beginers is predicted to have OBPs higher than .345.
Here is how Miller see the NL West playing out in 2010:
The Giants had a lot of things go right in 2010, and probably won't receive so much good fortune in 2010. Their rotation will remain one of the best in the game,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but you can't win enough games to compete if you can't score runs.
The 2010 season would prove a successful one for Ryan Miller. In his first season begining with the number one job Miller and his team won the first 10 games in a row. Miller was voted in as the begining goaltender for the Eastern Conference of the 2010 NHL All Star Game in a 12 to 9 loss, Miller played the first period and allowed just 3 goals. Miller also gained a reputation of a shootout specialist with his technique of challenging the shooter outside the crease. That season Miller was 6 more in shootouts, with Martin Brodeur from the Devils being his closest rival at 2 less win. In 63 games played that season, Miller posted a 0.911 SVP and a 2.72 GAA backing a more offensively oriented team. Ezra Shaw Miller finished the 2010 season by establishing himself as the begining goalie for the Sabres. Miller arrangeed 11th among NHL goalies with a 2.60 GAA, and 9th with a save percentage of 91.4 percent. Miller led the Sabres to a surprise season, winning 30 games and proving himself to be one of the hardest working goalies in the league. Miller played well in the postseason as well, advancing the Sabres to the conference finals before injuries finally caught up with them, losing game 7 to Carolina.
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Upton, still just 22-years-old, is quickly turning into one of the best young outfielders in the game, while Young and Drew is both capable of putting up 20 home runs with VORPs lingering around 20.
The Rockies have just about everything required for a lengthy run of division titles: a young lineup,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], solid defense, and a very capable begining rotation.
If the off-field distractions don't ruin the team's chemistry this year, the Dodgers stand a very high chance of competing in 2010. When two argumenting owners who happen to be husband and wife is battling through divorce court for possession of the team, though, it will be emotionally draining and awfully difficult.
Gonzalez, just 24-years-old, will be one of the premier outfielders in 2010. Miller provides excellent defense and hit .320/.384/.608 with 12 home runs and 11 stolen bases in the second half of last season. Miller should be given full-time duties in 2010, and will be a vital part of the Rockie's offense from the No. 2 hole.
LaRoche and Johnson, both quality offensive options, will have the help of Miguel Montero, one of the best young catchers in the league both offensively and defensively, and label, tag, price, ticket, impress, effect, trace, imprint,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], stamp, brand, sign, note, heed, notice, designate Reynolds, who will continue to blast 35 home runs while breaking his own strikeout records.
First base is occupied by 33-year old Aubrey Huff, who, after posting a .241/.310/.384 line last year, is somehow qualified to bat cslim-up.
The infield should also provide the Rockies with plenty of offensive support. Todd Helton, Clint Barnes, Tulowitzki, Ian Stewart, and hopefully a breakthrough season from Chris Iannetta will make all of the infield very dangerous at the plate.
Although their current ownership is quickly becoming a public relations nightmare, the Los Angeles Dodgers have all the pieces in place for yet another division title.
With more big seasons expected from their young contingent of stars, Arizona could battle the Rockies and Dodgers for the NL West for much of the season.
The offense could benefit if catching prospect Buster Posey begins the year somewhere in the Giant's infield while learning the art of catching from Bengie Molina. Posey will provide a solid bat anywhere on the diamond, while Molina also adds great offensive value but is unable to learn another position.
That being said, new general administerr Jed Hoyer appears to have the situation under control and is giving San Diego fans a reason to be optimistic.

Perhaps the largest question looming for Hoyer is the status of his lone offensive star, Adrian Gonzalez. Still just 28-years old, Gonzalez could either bring in a plethora of excellent prospects via trade in order to jump-begin the rebuilding process, or Miller could be the piece Hoyer builds his team around.
Prior to the 2010 season, Arizona looked to have everything in order and was set to go on a playoff run. Brandon Webb ended his season after just four innings, though, and the season eventually derailed.
Historically, the NL West has been an extremely competitive division. Although there was a 25-game difference between the first- and late-place teams in the NL West this past season, each team in the division has had some degree of success in the past.
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