[ThePundit]

Padres:: Neck and neck with the Giants. I'll pick them because of Hoffman versus Benitez.

Giants:: If Schmidt bounces back, they probably win the division.

Dodgers: I don't love the starting pitching. An outfield of Cruz, Lofton & Drew: That should be a harmonious group.

Diamondbacks & Rockies: Both teams are equally bad. I can't just choose one.

[MVB]

Dodgers will win this division.... Yes, they won't be the best team in baseball, but they'll still be good!

Good Pitching:

Danys Baez
Eric Gagne (if he's healthy)
Derek Lowe ( He will have a very good season)
Jae Seo ( very good season last year, will he stay good?)
Brett Tomko (solid starter)
Brad Penny

Good offense:

Rafael Furcal ( He'll cause some excitement in the lineup, almost 200 hits and 46 stolen bases last year)
Nomar Garciaparra (If he's healthy, he be very good)
Jeff Kent ( *cheers*)
Bill Mueller (did a good job with Boston, will he do well here?)
J. D. Drew
Kenny Lofton (good enough to make my fantasy teams)

[legend]

Dodgers- Nomar Mr nice guy
Padres- Very good at Bochy ball
Giants- If a ball lands in the stands, and nobody cheers, did it make a noise?
Daimondbacks- Roadkill
Rockies- Rocky Mountin low

[desertrat]

1) Padres
2) Diamondbacks
3) Dodgers
4) Giants
5) Rockies

[pete_b]

Weak division

Giants
Pads
DBacks
Dodgers
Rockies

[Wizard of Os]

Apologies for getting this in late; i realize the season is .62% or so finished, but i always procrastinate with my baseball picks for some reason. (As though seeing the opening-day results will really help...)

In the West:

1. Dodgers -- i like the new talent they've infused.

2. Rockies -- Here's to the young guys who just may blossom early...plus, if i put the Rockies any lower, they'll take my Official Fan card away...

3. Giants -- distractions might be enough to precipitate an August slump.

4. Padres

5. Diamondbacks