In the NL West, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are dominant, the competition for the middle ranks is less clear-cut. The author questions the standing of the San Diego Padres, especially after a poor offseason where they lost key players. PECOTA predicts a significant win difference between the Padres and Giants, yet Fangraphs suggests a tighter race. The piece reflects skepticism about the Padres' stability and hints at a potential competitive edge for the Giants despite a prior 13-game disadvantage. Ultimately, the author leans towards the Giants edging out the Padres, influenced by a history of inconsistency in San Diego.
The consensus is that the Dodgers are atop the NL West, but the debate over the Padres and Giants reveals a deeper complexity in team assessments.
San Diego's offseason saw significant losses, including All-Stars Jurickson Profar and Tanner Scott, raising questions about their competitiveness against the Giants.
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