anyone think SanDiego Padre's are going to make the World Series this year?? I'm hoping...?
601257
They have a chance.  They are in a terrible division, and they are an ok team.  Their pitching is good and their ballpark helps them.
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
19889
I am afraid they will struggle around .500 this season, falling between 3rd and 4th place unless some major roster moves are done before Feb. They are very weak at 3rd base and with their pitchers, especially starters.  No one is a true Ace, and they could very easily have two rookies in the rotation on opening day.  Meanwhile the Mets have spent like crazy and the Braves are the Braves.
323138
Honestly, it will be very difficult. The Yankees, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are all gonna take some games from each other this year. to me, Roy Halladay is the best picther is baseball when he is healthy. He does nothing but make guys look stupid when he is on the mound, him and that stinkin palmball that he has completely perfected. NY, Boston, and Toronto all play each other a bunch of times and that will hurt all 3 of them because these are 3 very good teams. TB isnt even that bad offensively what with Huff, Cantu, Gomes, Crawford, Gathright, and Lugo. They have a pretty impressive offensive lineup. The problem with Toronto over the past 5 years has been consistency. Can they play well throughout the entire season? With Halladay, Burnett (who is very good despite the crap you hear about him), and Ted Lilly that gives them a pretty solid starting 3 in a series. Vernon Wells is a stud, Glaus and Overbay are very good hitters, Alexis Rios is also another good young stick in the lineup. Signing BJ Ryan was very big for them since now they have a slam-the-door closer, but the rest of their bullpen is very shaky. I would say they have a chance if Halladay stays healthy, Ted Lilly lives up to his expectations as a good pitcher, Burnett pitches like he did 2 years ago in Florida, and the bullpen comes around. Sure they can contend for the wild card, who knows if they over-achieve they may just win the division, but I highly doubt it. I would say right now they are the 7th best team in the AL behind NY, BOS, CLE, CWS, OAK, and LAA. They would need to overachieve very badly in order to get the WC.
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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!
135998
so many people have asked here "who do you think will win the world series in '06?" and in every one i said that i think the dodgers will win. their line-up is awesome and they just look great. they are the total underdog like the white sox were. no one thought the white sox were going to win. but the dodgers will win. and if they dont, anyone but the yankees.
308447
They will win the WORLD Series this year.\n\nThey are destined. It is fate. It's thier turn to win it all.
401055
Chan Ho will not live up to those expectations, like you said.  The Padres have an excellent pitcher in Jake Peavy.  He deserves that type of money, not somebody unproven that came from a homerun ballpark in Texas.  Regardless of who is pitching for them though, they should still make the playoffs and get to the NLCS.  \n\nI didnt realize that Chan Ho Park was getting paid that much.  That is insane.
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i just want to say you are a good person for liking the tribe! They are gonne be the 06 champs. the martinez you are thiking of is dennis martinez (el presidente) im not sure where he is. but thome is on the rival white sox who arent doing so well this year so far, hershieser is an espn baseball analysis. sandy plays for the rangers i believe and is like 2nd sting. julio franco is with the braves i think and is like the oldest player in the mlb. omar is short stop for the giants and last i saw of mesa he was pitching for phili. hope that helps alittle and GO TRIBE!
367083
If their pitching holds up, the Cards have another shot at the World Series. They were the winningest team in baseball last season for a reason, and Pujols is as hot as ever. That guy always seems to come up with a homer when we really need one. He did so again today in the bottom of the ninth against the Reds, to win it 8-7. Go Cards!
64824
NO!! They are actually going to make the playoffs this year! I have faith in them. Also, it's their 100th aniversary, so they have to make it last as long as they can!!\n\n\n\nHeehee....I'm loving these answers. Either someone isn't old enough to remember before the late 90's or they are just uneducated baseball fans. Seriously, how can you forget Baerga, Ramirez, Belle, Vizquel and Thome (as mentioned above!)? I shall quote Drew Carey "CLEVELAND ROCKS!!". I will be at the Jake this year rooting on the tribe.
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!
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.
420665
They won't win the division but I think they are definitely contenders for the Wild Card this year.  I wish they would.  I love Ned Yost.
511918
I would like for San luis to win, and they do have abtter chance since in the Mexican league the first seed never wins the championship. So let do this san luis!!
812220
I'm guessing that they might get wild card....\nalthough I'd love to see them win the division
565392
I wish they would. It would be good for baseball. However, they need to win their division or be the wild card before they can compete for the right to play in the World Series. Both are highly unlikely in the next three years. They just do not have the talent/