2012 NL West Preview: San Diego Padres’ Kings, Crumbums, and Codgers

After trading away more star players, it may be hard for Padres fans to have hope for 2012. Their ace, Mat Latos, was traded to the Reds. Their closer, Heath Bell, became a free agent and signed with the Marlins. At the trade deadline last year, they traded arguably the best setup man in the game (Mike Adams) to the Rangers. The bullpen, which used to be one of the best, is not nearly as good. The 2012 Padres will still have the most attractive lady fans and the sandpit behind right-cent...

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