what should the san diego padres improve to add more wins???
350707
They need to play smallball and trade away some of their high cost power hitters. They need players like Scott Rolen that can play good Defense and get timely hits to the gaps. Their pitching is OK, but could use another starter or a long reliever to eat innings.
491002
No, essentially because of their weak starting pitching staff. Brandon Webb is superb, but currently their other 4 have been extremely inconsistent. Their offense is solid and they now have a decent bullpen. However, IMHO, they will need, at least, one more reliable starter. I'm a big fan, but believe they'll finish 2nd in the weakest division in MLB.
472536
its a good team. Get one more pitcher
346678
Pretty good.  I say 8 out of 10.  I don't know what's your league settings but you guys seems ot play a lot of players.\n\nYou might want to get a better SS if you have someone to trade out.\n\nYour SPs could be a problem, basically, they don't draw wins.  Seattle and Nationals are bad.  Liriano is not starting and Twins are bad this year too.  I can see that you are focusing on SV, ERA and WHIP, but there is always a good chance the ERA and WHIP will burst with few pitching innings.  Just be careful.
858445
They need more than a lead-off hitter.
290049
They've had solid starting pitching for most of the last decade, but that doesn't mean much in the playoffs. They need guys who can put it together for a few games in a row during a short series. You can have the best pitching in the world during the regular season, and that by itself doesn't guarantee a championship. I think they can win their division again, but the playoffs are a total crapshoot.
658795
I agree that your pitching is solid, but your offense may need some tweaking. That is a huge starting lineup though and depending on the number of teams in your league, it might not be too bad. \n\nIf you have 8 teams or less in your league, your offense needs an upgrade at most positions.
520233
I think they need to work on their bull pen.  They could win more games if they had better pitching.
1104166
i think they are definitely the best team in the nl right now.  after finishing a 10 game road trip 9-1, they are going to keep the momentum going as they head home.  their next series is against the orioles and they should take at least two out of 3 from them, if not sweep them.  they will probably then be tied or ahead of detroit for the best record in the league.  i personally think they are better than the tigers.  they have more experienced players, young talent, veteran talent, very good player leadership, and a great coaching staff.  they keep winning and they have fun doing it.  i think the cardinals are the next best team in the NL.  as said by someone before me, even without pujols they are holding their ground in the NL central, and they have some very underrated players like rolen and edmonds.  (Thanks to whoever stated that before me.)  BUT, i think it will come down to the nlcs between the mets and cards, and the mets do have a better bullpen, and their batters are all very clutch.  i can see the mets and the white sox in the world series this year, and the mets winning it closely in 7.  possibly a repeat of 1986.  we'll just have to wait and see!
329432
They should be better this year, with more speed and better pitching staffs.  But they would probably still finish last in AL west.  Athletics, Angels and Rangers are still better teams.
332648
Because their pitching rotation is young an inexperienced.  They've scored at least 5 runs in 4 of their 6 games - it's simply that the pitching staff has been unable to stop opposing teams from doing better.  As the season progresses and the rookie starters get more comfortable in the majors, their records will improve.
137690
They will struggle in their division. They have the defending champs and two other teams over 80 games won last season. Pudge will have another season past his prime, but Magglio Ordonez will be a solid pick up. Their starting pitchers are questionable, but I like Kenny Rogers, Jeremy Bonderman, and Nate Robinson combining for over 30 of their(here comes my prediction)78 wins this season. And 84 losses.
1110790
lol don't cut hamels....he's pitching TODAY.  your pitching is top notch....i don't see anywhere you can improve there.\n\nif you had to improve somewhere, it would be your hitting...howard, dunn, ortiz for power...suzuki, lopez for speed....looks solid to me.  if anything, i'd say you need another SB threat.  corey patterson is someone that might be available who has stolen a ton of bases.\n\nbut dam...the guy in 1st must have one hell of a team if you are in second...
346975
Assume it's a 5x5, 12-team league, this teams is pretty good.  I think you have advantages on categories SB, R and  AVG.  Pitchers are above average, they should be able to give you enough wins and saves.  It's a playoff team I think.
289798
They should finish in first place this year. But that will depend on the pitching staff. They have a great ace in Pedro but the rest of the rotation could be kinda shakey espically Zambrano. They have upgraded their bullpen by getting Billy Wagner who is a top notch closer but they have to be able to get the ball into his hands. Their lineup has the potential to put up alot of runs and they have 4 players who have a good chance of hitting 30 hr ( Floyd, Beltran, Delgado, Wright) They also have the ability to steal bases with reyes and beltran But for them to be able to steal those bases Reyes will have to get on base more by taking more walks. They upgraded in the catcher department with Lo duca who is a huge defensive upgrade over piazza he wont provide as much power in the lineup but he has a good bat. They will need to bolster up the second base position sometime during the season as Kaz Matsui dosent have what it takes to be an everyday player in the major leauges and they right field platoon of Diaz and Nady should be adequate and they both also provide some pop in the lineup. Overall the Mets 8 position players have the talent on paper to put up tons of runs which should allow the pitching staff to get the ball into the hands of billy wagner. The Marlins have sold off the bulk of their talent and will likley be a non factor this season. The Phillies have a decent team this year but i dont think they will be able to keep up with the mets. and the braves are gonna be tough again they have a good mix of veterans and young players but the loss of furcal does hurt them. This is the best chance the mets have had to take the division in a long time but than again the games are played on the field so we will see what happens
667713
mets improved a whole lot, but the yankees always win in the longrun\n\nYankees rule!!!
1052407
The team that does least badly against the Seattle Mariners this year.  So far the Padres are 0-3, the Giants are 0-3 and the Dodgers are 0-2, with the Dodgers playing the Mariners tonight.  [The Mariners lost that game.]  They now travel to San Diego and Arizona to pound on the Padres and Diamondbacks, and then the Rockies visit Safeco Field to drop three to the Mariners there.\n\nThe Padres suffer depredations from the Mariners twice because of the MLB "designated rivalry."\n\nAssuming the Mariners actually pull off this 17-1 stunt against a single division, it may be some sort of record for interleague play.\n\nGo Mariners!  Sodo Mojo!