2009 MLB Preview: National League

Christopher Mango by Contributor Written on April 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04:  Rich Harden #40 of the Chicago Cubs waits for a meeting at the mound by manager Lou Piniella in the third inning while taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the NLDS during the 2008 MLB playoffs on October 4, 2008 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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San Diego Padres (70-92) – It was shocking how much the Padres fell off after the three previous seasons to 2008 resulted in two playoff appearances and a one-game playoffs, but I guess that’s what happens when you can’t hit a lick. Jake Peavy is still a Padre (for now), and if it’s at all possible to convince him that a rebuilding project will begin immediately, that would be a step in the right direction for the Friars. The cleansing process might take a while, and though it’ll be a struggle to convince any free agents to sign there, hope is the predominant word within the organization.

All National League First Team

C - Brian McCann, Atlanta
1B - Albert Pujols, St. Louis
2B - Chase Utley, Philadelphia
SS - Hanley Ramirez, Florida
3B - David Wright, New York
OF - Manny Ramirez, Los Angeles
OF - Carlos Beltran, New York
OF - Ryan Braun, Milwaukee

SP - Johan Santana, New York
SP - Tim Lincecum, San Francisco
SP - Jake Peavy, San Diego
RP - Francisco Rodriguez, New York
RP - Brad Lidge, Philadelphia

All National League Second Team

C - Geovany Soto, Chicago
1B - Lance Berkman, Houston
2B - Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati
SS - Jose Reyes, New York
3B - Chipper Jones, Atlanta
OF - Alfonso Soriano, Chicago
OF - Carlos Lee, Houston
OF - Matt Kemp, Los Angeles

SP - Brandon Webb, Arizona
SP - Dan Haren, Arizona
SP - Cole Hamels, Philadelphia
RP - Jose Valverde, Houston
RP - Jonathan Broxton, Los Angeles
Vote Now! - Author Poll

Who is the best team in the National League?

  • A) Atlanta Braves
  • B) Chicago Cubs
  • C) Los Angeles Dodgers
  • D) New York Mets
  • E) Philadelphia Phillies
  • F) Other
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Results - Author Poll

Who is the best team in the National League?

  • A) Atlanta Braves

    60.0%
  • B) Chicago Cubs

    20.0%
  • C) Los Angeles Dodgers

    0.0%
  • D) New York Mets

    0.0%
  • E) Philadelphia Phillies

    0.0%
  • F) Other

    20.0%
  • Total votes: 10
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