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.
Ben Zobrist's (RF, TB) combination of power and speed has made him a valuable fantasy commodity, but one of those skills could soon disappear. Also C.J. Wilson, Jason Hammel, Vance Worley, Tyler Flowers.
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.
Lance Berkman doealt with knee issues last year with the Cardinals. Can he stay on the field and do well now that he's in a hitter's park in the American League? Plus David Price, Kyle Seager, Ernesto Frieri, Franklin Gutierrez.
Matt Wieters has been a reliable upper-tier catcher for the past two seasons, but is he finally ready to make the leap we've been expecting? Plus David Ortiz, Andy Pettitte, J.P. Arencibia and Joaquin Benoit.
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.
After a breakout 2011, Alex Gordon’s 2012 was a disappointment, particularly in the power department. Can the good times will return in 2013? Plus Brett Myers, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Correia and Alexi Casilla.
Recent talk about Pablo Sandoval has centered around his health, rather than his skills. Plus Trevor Cahill, Josh Beckett, Steve Cishek and Collin Cowgill.
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.
Ben Zobrist's (RF, TB) combination of power and speed has made him a valuable fantasy commodity, but one of those skills could soon disappear. Also C.J. Wilson, Jason Hammel, Vance Worley, Tyler Flowers.
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.
Lance Berkman doealt with knee issues last year with the Cardinals. Can he stay on the field and do well now that he's in a hitter's park in the American League? Plus David Price, Kyle Seager, Ernesto Frieri, Franklin Gutierrez.
Matt Wieters has been a reliable upper-tier catcher for the past two seasons, but is he finally ready to make the leap we've been expecting? Plus David Ortiz, Andy Pettitte, J.P. Arencibia and Joaquin Benoit.
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.
After a breakout 2011, Alex Gordon’s 2012 was a disappointment, particularly in the power department. Can the good times will return in 2013? Plus Brett Myers, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Correia and Alexi Casilla.
Recent talk about Pablo Sandoval has centered around his health, rather than his skills. Plus Trevor Cahill, Josh Beckett, Steve Cishek and Collin Cowgill.