Jeffrey Tomich
Martin on track for big year ... Russell Martin (C, PIT) opened eyes last year with a career-high 21 HRs. But the power burst obscured a .211 batting average -- the continuation of a five-year decline. Add that to a change of teams and it was hard to know what to expect from the veteran catcher.
May 8 2013 11:05pm
May 8 2013 11:05pm
Shin-Soo Choo rebounded nicely last year after injury cut short his 2011, and now his home is hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark. Plus Wainwright, Villanueva, Howard and Craig.
May 1 2013 11:06pm
May 1 2013 11:06pm
It took John Buck until June last year to record his 6th home run and 20th RBI. This year, it took 15 games. Is he capable of producing a breakout season? Plus B.J. Upton, A.J. Burnett, Daniel Murphy and Travis Wood.
Apr 24 2013 11:06pm
Apr 24 2013 11:06pm
Few expected Wilin Rosario to duplicate his Double-A stats in his first big league season. At age 24, could there be more to come? Plus Paul Maholm, Pedro Alvarez, Kevin Slowey and Travis Snider.
Apr 17 2013 11:06pm
Apr 17 2013 11:06pm
Jeff Samardzija became a rotation mainstay last season. But will he continue to be the Cubs' ace? Plus Andre Ethier, Lucas Duda, Wandy Rodriguez and Brandon Crawford.
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
Michael Cuddyer's .260-16-58 debut in Colorado seems like a significant step back, though he racked up those numbers in just over half a season. Plus Casey Kotchman, Marco Estrada, Scott Hairston and Clayton Richard.
Apr 3 2013 11:05pm
Apr 3 2013 11:05pm
Danny Espinosa has twice flirted with a 20/20 season, falling a few stolen bases short in 2011 and missing by three HRs in 2012. Can he get there in 2012? Plus Brandon McCarthy, Marco Scutaro, Ricky Nolaso and Rex Brothers.
Mar 27 2013 11:05pm
Mar 27 2013 11:05pm
Is Rickie Weeks close to his first 20/20 season? Plus Domonic Brown, Health Bell, Cliff Lee and Matt Garza.
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Mar 20 2013 11:04pm
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Mar 20 2013 11:04pm
At age 36, Michael Young's time to prove he can hold down a starting infield job is running short. Plus Joey Votto, Jose Tabata, Brandon League and Nate Schierholtz.
Mar 14 2013 12:04am
Mar 14 2013 12:04am
Johnny Cueto fell a game short of a 20-win season, but that was the only disappointment for the 27-year-old in 2012. Plus Huston Street, Yadier Molina, Chris Nelson and Jonathan Lucroy.
Mar 7 2013 12:05am
Mar 7 2013 12:05am
Drew Storen spent much of last season in a setup role. Does he still have closer potential? Plus Todd Frazier, Matt Holliday, Chris Johnson and Jorge de la Rosa.
Feb 28 2013 12:05am
Feb 28 2013 12:05am
Martin on track for big year ... Russell Martin (C, PIT) opened eyes last year with a career-high 21 HRs. But the power burst obscured a .211 batting average -- the continuation of a five-year decline. Add that to a change of teams and it was hard to know what to expect from the veteran catcher.
May 8 2013 11:05pm
May 8 2013 11:05pm
Shin-Soo Choo rebounded nicely last year after injury cut short his 2011, and now his home is hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark. Plus Wainwright, Villanueva, Howard and Craig.
May 1 2013 11:06pm
May 1 2013 11:06pm
It took John Buck until June last year to record his 6th home run and 20th RBI. This year, it took 15 games. Is he capable of producing a breakout season? Plus B.J. Upton, A.J. Burnett, Daniel Murphy and Travis Wood.
Apr 24 2013 11:06pm
Apr 24 2013 11:06pm
Few expected Wilin Rosario to duplicate his Double-A stats in his first big league season. At age 24, could there be more to come? Plus Paul Maholm, Pedro Alvarez, Kevin Slowey and Travis Snider.
Apr 17 2013 11:06pm
Apr 17 2013 11:06pm
Jeff Samardzija became a rotation mainstay last season. But will he continue to be the Cubs' ace? Plus Andre Ethier, Lucas Duda, Wandy Rodriguez and Brandon Crawford.
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
Apr 10 2013 11:06pm
Michael Cuddyer's .260-16-58 debut in Colorado seems like a significant step back, though he racked up those numbers in just over half a season. Plus Casey Kotchman, Marco Estrada, Scott Hairston and Clayton Richard.
Apr 3 2013 11:05pm
Apr 3 2013 11:05pm
Danny Espinosa has twice flirted with a 20/20 season, falling a few stolen bases short in 2011 and missing by three HRs in 2012. Can he get there in 2012? Plus Brandon McCarthy, Marco Scutaro, Ricky Nolaso and Rex Brothers.
Mar 27 2013 11:05pm
Mar 27 2013 11:05pm
Is Rickie Weeks close to his first 20/20 season? Plus Domonic Brown, Health Bell, Cliff Lee and Matt Garza.
FREE
Mar 20 2013 11:04pm
FREE
Mar 20 2013 11:04pm
At age 36, Michael Young's time to prove he can hold down a starting infield job is running short. Plus Joey Votto, Jose Tabata, Brandon League and Nate Schierholtz.
Mar 14 2013 12:04am
Mar 14 2013 12:04am
Johnny Cueto fell a game short of a 20-win season, but that was the only disappointment for the 27-year-old in 2012. Plus Huston Street, Yadier Molina, Chris Nelson and Jonathan Lucroy.
Mar 7 2013 12:05am
Mar 7 2013 12:05am
Drew Storen spent much of last season in a setup role. Does he still have closer potential? Plus Todd Frazier, Matt Holliday, Chris Johnson and Jorge de la Rosa.
Feb 28 2013 12:05am
Feb 28 2013 12:05am
