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Inbox: What are Padres' pitching plans?

A month and a half into the Padres' offseason, there are still plenty of unanswered questions surrounding the club. Expect answers to arrive soon, with the Winter Meetings on the horizon.

General manager A.J. Preller is actively searching for pitching, a shortstop and some veteran presence to add to a very young roster. Here's a look at some of your most pressing questions, as the Hot Stove continues to simmer.

How many free-agent starting pitchers should Preller sign?
-- Tyler C., Temecula, Calif.

Preller is on record having said he'd like to sign as many starters as possible.