The Padres plan to play Carlos Quentin in left field in 2012 while penciling him into the cleanup spot in their batting order. Quentin played right field the last two years for the White Sox but was their left fielder for two seasons prior to that. It's worth noting because it would appear to kill any chance of the Padres sticking Yonder Alonso in left field, which seemed like a longshot, anyway. The move also means Kyle Blanks and Jesus Guzman are now slated for backup duty, as Will Venable and Chris Denorfia are expected to platoon in right field.