R.I.P. 2012 San Diego Padres - CBSSports.com
This really should have been written a long time ago but the Padres came on strong in the 2nd half and refused to go away.
Ridiculously premature prediction for 2013
The Padres followed a 36-52 start in 2009 to finish the second half 39-35, using that as a springboard to a 2010 season that saw the Padres lead the NL West until the last week of the season. With a solid base and money to spend, the Padres are once again a factor in the NL West.