National League West Preview
Predicted order of finish: 1) San Fransisco Giants, 2) Arizona Diamondbacks, 3)
Los Angeles Dodgers, 4) Colorado Rockies, 5) San Diego Padres
No real changes in the NL West: three good teams, two bad teams. The Padres
hoped to improve over their 2002 showing, but a season ending injury to Phil
Nevin will leave them in the cellar again. The Rockies will be better
offensively, and might even be a .500 team, but pitching is still a major
concern. The Dodgers will be better than average but need some huge contracts to
expire before they can acquire the right players to push them over the top. The
Diamondbacks are Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling. After that - good night,
everybody. The Giants are the default champions of this division, based on an
all around depth at the plate and on the mound.
Believe it or not, the Pads have a chance, small but a chance. Bochy and new stadium and good pitching.
Posted by: Tim at February 25, 2004 09:41 PM