Previewing the National League West
Click on the links below to go directly to a capsule for each team in the National League West, listed in alphabetical order:
San Diego Padres | San Francisco Giants
Note: Projected lineups, pitching rotations and bullpens are mostly approximations based on the latest information. In most cases they don't include starting players who will open the season on the disabled list. They reflect the most likely everyday lineup against a right-handed starter, and are completely subject to change.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Manager: Kirk Gibson (2nd season)Stadium: Chase Field (2010 Park Factors)
2010 Record: 65-97 (5th in NL West)
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After his numbers fell off almost across the board in 2010, we could find out this year whether he's destined for greatness or just another pretty good corner OF.
Hudson will experience a regression, but much will come from the normalization of last year's unsustainable numbers.
Colorado Rockies
Manager: Jim Tracy (3rd season)Stadium: Coors Field (2010 Park Factors)
2010 Record: 83-79 (3rd in NL West)
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Iannetta had a 125 OPS+ the last (and only) time he got more than 400 PAs; now he has to prove all over again he's a championship-caliber hitter.
In 2010, Ubaldo's abrupt fall back to earth following his hot start makes us hesitant to predict a repeat.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Manager: Don Mattingly (1st season)Stadium: Dodger Stadium (2010 Park Factors)
2010 Record: 80-82 (4th in NL West)
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Matt Kemp saw his BA, OBP and SLG all drop at least 40 points from 2009 to 2010. He also struck out 31 more times, from 139 to a career-high 170.
If Broxton can record a few 1-2-3s early on, then the slate will truly be wiped clean. However, the leash will be short.
San Diego Padres
Manager: Bud Black (5th season)Stadium: Petco Park (2010 Park Factors)
2010 Record: 90-72 (2nd in NL West)
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If Maybin finally realizes the potential that made him the 10th pick in '05, the Padres won't have to worry about CF for a long time.
He has Cy Young potential. However, if the Padres take a step back offensively, he'll have very little margin for error.
San Francisco Giants
Manager: Bruce Bochy (5th season)Stadium: AT&T Park (2010 Park Factors)
2010 Record: 92-70 (1st in NL West)
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Tim Lincecum likely will become the eighth pitcher since 1900 with 1,000 strikeouts in his first five seasons. 
Regardless of the number on the scale, until Sandoval can lose his wild-swinging habits, he's going to continue to be a batting-average anchor.
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