Ryan Ludwick Not Going Anywhere

Do you think Ryan Ludwick will continue playing outfield for San Diego or will he be traded before the season starts?
-- Jose H., Yuma, Ariz.

I don't think Ludwick is going anywhere, especially since the team has parted ways with Gonzalez. The Padres need to keep Ludwick because he's really the only true thumper in the lineup. Remember, one of the reasons the Padres liked Ludwick so much at the Trade Deadline -- other than he was added to give the offense a lift -- was that he was controllable for 2011 (he's arbitration-eligible). He'll be the left fielder on Opening Day and beyond and will hit either third or fourth in the order.

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