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5 Reasons Why San Diego Padres Fans Should Be Excited For 2015 MLB Season

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5 Reasons Why San Diego Padres Fans Should Be Excited For 2015 MLB Season

Los Angeles Dodgers v. San Diego Padres — The San Diego Padres have arguably the most improved lineup in baseball for 2015. To be fair, it also had a lot of room for improvement. Regardless, the fans have a lot to be excited about for the upcoming season.

The San Diego Padres have arguably the most improved lineup in baseball for 2015. To be fair, it also had a lot of room for improvement. Regardless, the fans have a lot to be excited about for the upcoming season.

5. The New Outfield

5. The New Outfield

Matt Kemp, Justin Upton and Wil Myers bring a much-needed power boost that will be very entertaining for fans to watch. Last season, only two teams hit fewer than the 109 home runs the Padres were able to muster. That number should improve significantly this year.

4. A Legitimate Ace

4. A Legitimate Ace

San Diego hasn't had a legitimate ace since Jake Peavy in 2009. James Shields is a great innings eater who could very well see an improvement in his numbers with half of his games in the pitcher-friendly Petco Park.

3. The Rest Of The Rotation

3. The Rest Of The Rotation

Andrew Cashner, Tyson Ross, and Ian Kennedy round out one of the best starting rotations in baseball. The battle for fifth starter between Brandon Morrow and Odrisamer Despaigne has not played out yet, but neither one would be too shabby for a fifth starter.

2. The Padres Are Serious Contenders

2. The Padres Are Serious Contenders

While most experts are picking the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the NL West, most are also picking the Padres to take a Wild Card spot. San Diego hasn't made the playoffs since 2006 and has only had one winning season since then. The fans are beyond ready for a competitive team, and it looks like they have one.

1. Petco Park Atmosphere

1. Petco Park Atmosphere

Despite four straight losing seasons, San Diego's attendance averaged over 26,000 per game in each of the those years. That's pretty good considering the product on the field. Now that the Padres have a lineup with the talent to compete, attendance will certainly rise, and the atmosphere will be incredible at Petco Park.

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