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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aaron Hill posted his best all-around season in 2012 with a .300 average, 26 HRs and 14 SBs. As with any player coming off a career year, we wonder is it repeatable? Also Alexi Amarista, Bobby Parnell, Cliff Pennington and Brian McCann.
Splitting time between outfield and first base, Tyler Colvin recaptured his early-career form. Can it continue? Plus A.J. Ellis, Jonny Venters, Ian Stewart and Sergio Romo.
It's fair to say that Kris Medlen was the most dominant pitcher in the majors over the final two months of 2012. But with sky-high expectations, can he produce similar results over a full season? Plus Nick Hundley, Neil Walker, Justin Ruggiano and Mike Leake.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aaron Hill posted his best all-around season in 2012 with a .300 average, 26 HRs and 14 SBs. As with any player coming off a career year, we wonder is it repeatable? Also Alexi Amarista, Bobby Parnell, Cliff Pennington and Brian McCann.
Splitting time between outfield and first base, Tyler Colvin recaptured his early-career form. Can it continue? Plus A.J. Ellis, Jonny Venters, Ian Stewart and Sergio Romo.
It's fair to say that Kris Medlen was the most dominant pitcher in the majors over the final two months of 2012. But with sky-high expectations, can he produce similar results over a full season? Plus Nick Hundley, Neil Walker, Justin Ruggiano and Mike Leake.