Fully Stocked
While the Padres finished last in the NL West last year, their future appears bright. Keith Law ranks San Diego's farm system as baseball's best. Rankings
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Fully Stocked
in terms of total future value of players, the Padres' farm system ranks as the best in baseball.
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2011 PLAYOFFS
The Cardinals defeat the Rangers in seven games to capture their second World Series title in five years and 11th in franchise history.
