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The San Diego Padres have won two division titles since 2000, the same total as the Giants. Both the Dodgers and D-Backs have three crowns, while the closest the Colorado Rockies have come is second place.Here is how I see the NL West playing out in 2010: 1. Colorado Rockies (90-72)The Rockies have just about everything required for a lengthy run of division titles: a young lineup, solid defense, and a very capable starting rotation.Colorado's young batting order headlined by Troy Tulowitzki, Dexter Fowler, and Carlos Gonzalez is expected to put up very solid offensive numbers in 2010 (which could very well be more a result of Coors Field than actual ability, but that's beside the point.)Colorado has an extremely crowded outfield bursting at the seams with young talent. Although some have much better defensive gloves than others, there will likely be plenty of different combinations in the Rockies' outfield in 2010.31-year-old Brad Hawpe is an extremely poor defensive outfielder, but he can hit the ball out of the park quite often and boasts a very high on-base percentage. Fowler doesn't have the best glove, either, but he is very quick on the base paths and also manages to get on base at an above-average clip. Seth Smith and Ryan Spillborghs will also find plenty of playing time.Gonzalez, just 24-years-old, will be one of the premier outfielders in 2010. He provides excellent defense and hit .320/.384/.608 with 12 home runs and 11 stolen bases in the second half of last season.

He should be given full-time duties in 2010, and will be a vital part of the Rockie's offense from the No. 2 hole.The infield should also provide the Rockies with plenty of offensive support. Todd Helton, Clint Barnes, Tulowitzki, Ian Stewart, and hopefully a breakthrough season from Chris Iannetta will make all of the infield very dangerous at the plate.Another of Colorado's strengths this season should be their rotation. Ubaldo Jimenez, Jorge De La Rosa, Aaron Cook, Jason Hammel, and Jeff Francis are all very capable starting pitchers, and should once again limit opponents to around 700 runs in 2010.The Rockies were a surprisingly good team in 2009, but few seemed to take notice. Coming eight games shy of the century-mark last season, Colorado will look to get the recognition they deserve in 2010 as they take on another strong NL West. 2. Los Angeles Dodgers (87-75)Although their current ownership is quickly becoming a public relations nightmare, the Los Angeles Dodgers have all the pieces in place for yet another division title.Although last year's 95-win total came as a result of quite a few lucky breaks, Los Angeles should still be in prime position to give Colorado a fight in 2010.The Dodger's combination of Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and Manny Ramirez could form one of the best 2-3-4 combination in the league. All are very capable of 20-home runs seasons, and should all post VORPs north of the 30 mark.Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Dodger's offense, though, is their collective ability to get on base.

All but one of the eight projected starters are predicted to have OBPs higher than .345.While they relied  a lot on Randy Wolf last season, the Dodgers still have a very impressive starting rotation. Youngsters Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley could both have VORPs in the 35-40 range, while Hiroki Kuroda, Vicente Padilla, and Eric Stults all all intriguing options whose ERAs should float in the 4.50 range.Financial problems (or ineptitude, if you prefer) have hurt the Dodgers to the point where no external aid is expected.The rotation contains five pitchers who are huge injury risks, yet Los Angeles will be forced to replenish from within should anyone land on the disabled list. However, Scott Elbert and James McDonald are decent enough replacements, so one or two stints on the disabled list won't cripple the starting rotation.If the off-field distractions don't ruin the team's chemistry this year, the Dodgers stand a very high chance of competing in 2010. When two feuding owners (who happen to be husband and wife) are battling through divorce court for possession of the team, though, it will be emotionally draining and awfully difficult. 3. Arizona Diamondbacks (82-80)As Baseball Prospectus 2010 notes, the Diamondbacks have had success in their rotation, bullpen, and offense since 2007; just not in the same year.Prior to the 2009 season, Arizona looked to have everything in order and were set to go on a playoff run. Brandon Webb ended his season after just four innings, though, and the season eventually derailed.This year, the Diamondbacks once again appear to have all the pieces required for their second division crown since 2003. When healthy, Jackson can be one of the best outfielders in the game.The Diamondbacks traded for Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy this past offseason, and both will help Arizona battle the Dodgers and Giants for the right to claim the “best rotation in the division.” With full, healthy seasons from the entire rotation, my money is on Arizona.A lot of question marks remain for the Diamondbacks, but they have all the potential needed to come home with their first division title since 2007.With more big seasons expected from their young contingent of stars, Arizona could battle the Rockies and Dodgers for the NL West for much of the season. 4.

San Francisco Giants (81-81)The Giants are attempting to right their ship, but 2010 should look a lot like last season: Outstanding pitching coupled with a nonexistent offense.San Francisco should see more of the same from Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, and Jonathan Sanchez, but will probably fail to reach the 700-runs scored plateau once again.In spite of the best efforts of Pablo Sandoval, the Giants tallied the lowest wOBA in the league last season. General Manager Brian Sabean brought on second baseman Freddie Sanchez and man-of-many-gloves Mark DeRosa, which will be upgrades over who the Giants trotted out last year, but won't be significant offensive assets.San Francisco will likely benefit from the “resurgence” of Barry Zito, and could also see Madison Bumgarner in the rotation in 2010. This will keep them among the league-leaders in run prevention, but  won't be able to win them games unless the offense takes significant steps forward.The offense could benefit if catching prospect Buster Posey starts the year somewhere in the Giant's infield while learning the art of catching from Bengie Molina. Posey will provide a solid bat anywhere on the diamond, while Molina also adds great offensive value but is unable to learn another position.First base is occupied by 33-year old Aubrey Huff, who, after posting a .241/.310/.384 line last year, is somehow qualified to bat clean-up.Aaron Rowand and the rest of San Francisco's outfield could combine for a fairly pathetic 45 VORP.The Giants had a lot of things go right in 2009, and probably won't receive so much good fortune in 2010.