A late-season collapse in 2010 carried over to 2011, as the San Diego Padres went just 71-91 after winning 90 games in 2010. San Diego is hoping manager Bud Black can breathe new life back into this team and bring it back to contention in 2012. The Padres acquired important pieces in All-Star slugger Carlos Quentin, starter Edinson Volquez and promising first baseman Yonder Alonso. Whether these additions can take them to the next level is still up in the air. In the meantime, here are the starting pitching and closer situation for the Padres in 2012. Find out our thoughts on more squads with our 2012 MLB predictions.
Projected Starters
Tim Stauffer (RHP) - His 9-12 record in his first full year as a starter doesn't reflect the indisputable fact that his 3.73 ERA and 1.25 WHIP are good stats, explaining why he has earned the right to be the anchor of this rotation. The 29-year-old is primed for a breakout year in 2012. He could easily win 15-plus games if the lineup gives him a bit more run support.
Edinson Volquez (RHP) - A change in scenery is what the Padres think will get Volquez's career back on course. He went just 5-7 with a 5.71 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 20 starts with Cincinnati, but he will now make the majority of his starts in pitcher-friendly Petco Park.
Cory Luebke (LHP) - After spending time as both a starter and a reliever last season, it appears like he's now prepared to become a full-time starter in 2012. He posted a formidable 3.48 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 16 starts last year. What the Padres are excited about the the majority are his 172 Ks in just 157.1 innings of work.
Clayton Richard (LHP) - A shoulder injury hemmed in his game last season, and he stopped his year posting a record of 5-9 with a 3.88 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in just 18 starts. If he can keep healthy, he has what's needed to recover his 2010 form, when he went 14-9 with a 3.75 ERA and 1.41 WHIP.
Dustin Moseley (RHP) - Another guy whose 2011 year was cut short due to health issues is Dustin Moseley. He ended the season with a record of just 2-10, but his 3.30 ERA and 1.28 WHIP indicate that he's balanced for a much better year if he will stay healthy in 2012.
Projected Closer
Huston Street (RHP) - After not being able to sign star closer Heath Bell to a new contract, the Padres were compelled to make a trade with the Colorado Rockies for Street. Street converted 29 of 33 save opportunities with Colorado last year. He should make a bigger impact with San Diego this season, as he will not play majority of his games at the hitter-friendly Coors Field.
Projected Starters
Tim Stauffer (RHP) - His 9-12 record in his first full year as a starter doesn't reflect the indisputable fact that his 3.73 ERA and 1.25 WHIP are good stats, explaining why he has earned the right to be the anchor of this rotation. The 29-year-old is primed for a breakout year in 2012. He could easily win 15-plus games if the lineup gives him a bit more run support.
Edinson Volquez (RHP) - A change in scenery is what the Padres think will get Volquez's career back on course. He went just 5-7 with a 5.71 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 20 starts with Cincinnati, but he will now make the majority of his starts in pitcher-friendly Petco Park.
Cory Luebke (LHP) - After spending time as both a starter and a reliever last season, it appears like he's now prepared to become a full-time starter in 2012. He posted a formidable 3.48 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 16 starts last year. What the Padres are excited about the the majority are his 172 Ks in just 157.1 innings of work.
Clayton Richard (LHP) - A shoulder injury hemmed in his game last season, and he stopped his year posting a record of 5-9 with a 3.88 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in just 18 starts. If he can keep healthy, he has what's needed to recover his 2010 form, when he went 14-9 with a 3.75 ERA and 1.41 WHIP.
Dustin Moseley (RHP) - Another guy whose 2011 year was cut short due to health issues is Dustin Moseley. He ended the season with a record of just 2-10, but his 3.30 ERA and 1.28 WHIP indicate that he's balanced for a much better year if he will stay healthy in 2012.
Projected Closer
Huston Street (RHP) - After not being able to sign star closer Heath Bell to a new contract, the Padres were compelled to make a trade with the Colorado Rockies for Street. Street converted 29 of 33 save opportunities with Colorado last year. He should make a bigger impact with San Diego this season, as he will not play majority of his games at the hitter-friendly Coors Field.
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