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Burning Questions
The vacation is almost over for the players, but the fun in the sun is just about to begin for baseball fans. Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training next week and Cactus and Grapefruit League action is just around the corner. But first, Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci poses the key questions for each team.
NL WEST San Francisco Giants: Is there any doubt that Barry Bonds, still going strong at 36, is the best player of his generation? How will the Giants replace the production of Ellis "Instant Offense" Burks? Los Angeles Dodgers: Can rookie manager Jim Tracy drive this machine? Is there a worse three-game series for opposing right-handed hitters than one in which they draw Kevin Brown, Chan Ho Park and Darren Dreifort? Did anybody notice just how bad a season Shawn Green had last year? Arizona Diamondbacks: Is it true Modern Maturity applied for 2001 media credentials to cover the Humpbacks? Is there a fire sale just around the corner if this cash-strapped franchise doesn't get off to a good start? Colorado Rockies: Can Larry Walker stay healthy? Can Mike Hampton survive altitude, expectations and a four-something ERA to pitch the Rockies into the playoffs? Is Neifi Perez the best shortstop in the NL? San Diego Padres: If Phil Nevin is productive and cheap, why do the Padres want to get rid of him? Is Ben Davis' pilot light burning? How many more chances does Ruben Rivera get?
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