Updated: May 26, 2005, 10:53 AM

Vote: Is this finally San Diego's year?


Despite a World Series appearance in 1984, when they were crushed by the Tigers, and the presence of stars like Tony Gwynn, Ozzie Smith, Dave Winfield and Trevor Hoffman, the San Diego Padres haven't exactly been a beacon of baseball success.

Often average, and occasionally awful, the Padres of old are fading into the shadows, as this year's team pushes for an NL West crown. With 23-year-old pitching sensation Jake Peavy leading the way, the Padres have soared to the top of the NL West with an impressive record in May. But will it last? How much does Mark Loretta's injury hurt the cause? And just how good is Peavy?
  • 1) Who will win the NL West?
  • 2) Who has the best lineup among NL West contenders?
  • 3) Who has the best rotation among NL West contenders?
  • 4) Who has the best bullpen among NL West contenders?
  • 5) Which MLB franchise would you most like to see win its first World Series?
  • 6) Is Jake Peavy one of the top 10 starting pitchers in baseball?
  • 7) Which position player could the Padres least afford to lose to injury?
  • 8) How much does the loss of Mark Loretta for 8-10 weeks impact San Diego's playoff aspirations?
  • 9) Should the Padres attempt to acquire a power-hitting outfielder like Ken Griffey Jr. at the expense of quality prospects?
  • 10) Should the Padres move in the fences at Petco Field for future seasons?

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