
The Padres minor league system is very underrated, with players like Matt Antonelli and Chase Headley going unnoticed. These guys are going to splash on the scene next season in left and at second base and will make this team alot better. Not only that, but they have a couple solid young pitchers, who will probably see time in September to work with some of the other pitchers, specifically Greg Maddux. They have money to spend, and could go out and sign someone like Ben Sheets or A.J. Burnett, if he decides to opt out. The Padres are still connected to Jason Bay of the Pirates, and could easily land him at the trade deadline. Kevin Kouzmanoff is coming into form, and is in for a breakout year. This team always finds a way to be good, and I expect them to compete for the division for the next several years.