Here were your 2009 Padres Predictions from April 5th 2009.

First thing we notice is that the poll shows that 26% of Gaslamp Ballers were correct that the Padres would finish with between 71-75 wins.  That choice was also the leading vote getter.  Pessimism lost out to optimism.

I was way off in my predictions.  I just kind of randomly chose 66 wins and a last place finish.  Then I corrected myself and chose 76 wins and 4th place which would have been crazy close, but then I decided that I better go with my initial hunch.  They always tell you to go with your initial gut reaction, f that.  I also thought that Peavy would survive the season.  I'm a dummy.

Now for the winner of the Gaslamp Ball prediction contest: 

Axion!

Unfortunately he didn't pick a the place in the division as required so I'm forced to keep all the money he would have won.

Now for those that were close:

• Richard with 74 wins and 4th place
• jpleeg with 74 wins but off on the place
• justDave with 74 wins but off on the place

Now to check the other experts:

• Geoff over at Ducksnorts says he correctly predicted 75 wins but I can't find it on his blog.
• BleacherReport predicted 40 wins Here's the link but don't click on it because of the annoying pop up.