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With the addition of a future Hall of Fame pitcher to the rotation, the Padres feel they are fortified for a run at a third consecutive National League West title under the management of Bud Black.

Key Additions: RHP Maddux (free agent); 2B Marcus Giles (free agent); 3B Kouzmanoff (trade), RHP Andrew Brown (trade); RHP Heath Bell (trade); LHP Royce Ring (trade); RHP Kevin Cameron (Rule 5 Draft); OF Jose Cruz (free agent).

Key Losses: C Mike Piazza, Woody Williams, Josh Barfield, OF Ben Johnson, Dave Roberts, Ryan Klesko, Chan Ho Park, Alan Embree.

Projected 2007 Lineup

(1)   Terrmel Sledge       LF

(2)   Marcus Giles         2B

(3)   Brian Giles            RF

(4)   Adrian Gonzalez    1B

(5)   Mike Cameron       CF

(6)   Kevin Kouzmanoff   3B

(7)   Josh Bard               C

(8)   Khalil Green           SS

(9a) Jake Peavy            SP

(9b) Greg Maddux         SP

(9c) Chris Young           SP

(9d) Clay Hensley         SP

(9e) Mike Thompson     SP